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SpaceX has offered assistance to Hawaii in the aftermath of devastating wildfires that hit Maui, specifically the town of Lahaina. Red Lightning, an emergency and disaster relief service based in Arizona, revealed on Linkedin that 20 Starlink kits have been deployed in Lahaina to provide internet connections to those affected by the wildfires. Photos shared by the group showed volunteers setting up remote WiFi stations, with plans to set up more in the coming days.

SpaceX itself has also contributed, announcing on Twitter that it has provided over 650 Starlink kits to more than 40 organizations on the island. The Starlink team shipped and distributed these kits to support recovery efforts in Maui. The advantage of Starlink is its ability to provide uninterrupted internet service through its satellites in low Earth orbit, which reduces reliance on ground-based infrastructure that can be damaged or destroyed during disasters like wildfires. The pre-configured Starlink kits enable quick deployment, ensuring minimal downtime in restoring internet connectivity.

This is not the first time SpaceX’s Starlink has been used to restore internet access for victims of natural disasters. Starlink kits were previously deployed in Germany to reconnect communities impacted by flooding, in Kentucky after a tornado, and in Tonga following a volcanic eruption. The versatility and rapid deployment capabilities of the Starlink system have proven to be valuable in providing connectivity during times of crises.

By extending this technological help, SpaceX is playing a crucial role in supporting the recovery and resilience of communities affected by wildfires and other natural disasters.

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