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.
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The Kyivstar partnership with Starlink is a key component of VEON’s pledge to invest $1 billion in Ukraine’s digital infrastructure between 2023 and 2027.
Since the Starlink Direct to Cell service launch, Kyivstar subscribers have exchanged more than 1.2 million SMS messages via satellite.
Kyivstar launched its Starlink Direct to Cell service on November 24, 2025.
Starlink Direct to Cell technology has been most critical in Ukraine’s southern and eastern regions where terrestrial infrastructure is frequently compromised.
The Federal Communications Commission granted Space Exploration Holdings authorization to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total authorized Gen2 satellites to 15,000 worldwide.
The FCC authorization allows SpaceX to upgrade Gen2 Starlink satellites with advanced form factors, waive obsolete requirements that prevented overlapping beam coverage, and add new orbital shells at altitudes ranging from 211 to about 300 miles.
The recent acquisition of EchoStar spectrum will strengthen Starlink's position in the satellite communications market.
Starlink has established itself as the dominant satellite constellation with 9,400 satellites in orbit, many of which are equipped with D2D capabilities.
Starlink's vertically integrated model includes satellite manufacturing, launch services, and network operations.
The Starlink Gen2 satellites utilize advanced beamforming and dynamic power control.
On January 13, 2026, SpaceX began waiving all subscription fees for its Starlink satellite internet service in Iran.
The Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 29 Starlink satellites to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
SpaceX Falcon 9 B1085-13 launched Starlink 6-98 from SLC-40 on January 14, 2026.
China's space station has carried out orbital maneuvers to avoid potential collisions with Starlink satellites.
Mehdi Yahyanejad confirmed that the free subscription for Starlink terminals is fully functional and tested a newly activated terminal inside Iran.
The launch of Falcon 9 on the Starlink 6-98 mission set a new pad turnaround record for SpaceX of just 45 hours.
The Falcon 9 launch on Starlink 6-98 set a new pad turnaround record for SpaceX of just 45 hours.
SpaceX confirmed the deployment of 29 Starlink satellites on January 14, 2026.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched from SLC-40 with Starlink 6-98 on January 14, 2026.
SpaceX launched Starlink 6-98 using the Falcon 9 rocket on January 14, 2026.