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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Lufthansa Group will roll out SpaceX's Starlink in-flight connectivity across all fleets for all airlines under its umbrella.
The FCC authorized SpaceX to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total number to 15,000 worldwide.
A gradual introduction of Starlink will begin in 2023, deploying it on approximately 850 aircraft overall.
SpaceX launched Starlink 6-97 on January 12, 2026.
SpaceX launched a batch of 29 Starlink satellites towards low Earth orbit on January 12, 2026, from launch complex 40.
Starlink 6-97 is on its way.
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Florida on January 12, 2026.
SpaceX has confirmed the deployment of 29 Starlink satellites on January 12, 2026.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States has authorized SpaceX to launch 7,500 additional second-generation Starlink satellites.
SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launched Starlink 6-97 on January 12, 2026.
Falcon 9 launched the Starlink 6-97 on January 12, 2026 from SLC-40.
SpaceX launched Starlink 6-97 using a Falcon 9 rocket on January 12, 2026.
The FCC's approval allows SpaceX to operate Starlink in more frequencies and waives satellite power limits inside the United States.
The order allows SpaceX to upgrade all Gen2 Starlink satellites to operate using Ku-, Ka-, V-, and W-band frequencies.
The launch of Starlink 6-97 by SpaceX Falcon 9 occurred on January 12, 2026.
Liftoff of the Starlink 6-97 mission is set for January 12, 2026, at 4:08 p.m. EST (2108 UTC).
China is moving to operationalize a commercial launch sector, referred to as a 'Shadow Starlink', to compete with Western Low Earth Orbit dominance.
The Starlink 6-97 mission is scheduled for liftoff at 4:08 p.m. (2108 UTC) on January 12, 2026.
SpaceX is targeting liftoff of the Starlink 6-97 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 3:00:40 p.m. EST on January 12, 2026.
The FCC authorized SpaceX to deploy 7,500 more Gen2 Starlink satellites on January 9.