The SpaceX start-up, backed by Elon Musk of Tesla, has said that it wants to create a global array of 4,000 satellites that would be in low-Earth orbit to supply internet services around the world. The satellites will also supply video and the company is calling the satellites “4K” satellites as they are expected to be able to support the bit rates needed for UltraHD video. The initial roll out will be of 800 satellites that will provide coverage of the continental US with inclusion of Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands.
