Starlink, a division of SpaceX, is a satellite internet constellation operator aiming to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to underserved areas globally. With over 7,000 satellites in low Earth orbit as of March 2025, Starlink offers internet services with download speeds between 50 and 220 Mbps. It utilizes phased array antennas and optical space lasers for global coverage and supports various applications, including remote work, disaster recovery, and IoT. Keywords associated with Starlink are satellite internet, SpaceX, broadband, and LEO constellation.
All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.
The FCC requires Gen2 Starlink satellites to comply with the September 2023 rule requiring low Earth orbit satellites to deorbit no more than five years after end of life, including in cases of failed satellites unable to deorbit on their own.
SpaceX's second-generation Starlink constellation received partial approval on 2022-12-01.
The Federal Communications Commission partially approved SpaceX’s application for the second generation of its Starlink constellation on 2023-12-01.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster that supported the Eutelsat 10B mission previously supported the launches of Telstar 18 VANTAGE, Iridium-8, and multiple Starlink missions.
The Falcon 9 booster that launched the Intelsat G-31/G-32 mission previously supported Dragon’s first crew demonstration mission, the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, SXM-7, and 10 Starlink missions.
SpaceX plans to use Starlink broadband satellites to connect with unmodified smartphones to enable services starting with text as early as 2024.
The United Kingdom gave SpaceX permission on 2022-11-10 to expand its Starlink satellite broadband network in the country.
The Falcon 9 booster used for the Hotbird 0.013 kg launch had previously been used in six other SpaceX missions, including cargo and crew deliveries to the International Space Station, launching a Turkish satellite, and deploying a batch of Starlink spacecraft.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, and one Starlink mission.
RV’ers can access high-speed internet via the Flat High Performance Starlink in areas designated as 'High Capacity.'
RV’ers can pause and unpause their Starlink service at any time with monthly billing increments.
The Standard Starlink product is intended for portable hardware setup and use at a selected destination.
The Standard Starlink product can be packed up quickly within minutes for moving to a new destination.
The Flat High Performance Starlink is only available in select markets.
The Flat High Performance Starlink can connect to more satellites, allowing for consistent connectivity on the go.
The Flat High Performance Starlink hardware is designed for permanent installation on an RV.
Starlink service for RVs is now available for order and use.
The Flat High Performance Starlink product is designed for in-motion use.
Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency internet access on an as-needed basis.
Starlink RV service operates under a 'Pay as You Go' billing system.