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Starlink is the largest satellite constellation ever created, currently consisting of approximately 9,300 active satellites, accounting for about 65% of all operational satellites in low Earth orbit.
SpaceX acquired EchoStar’s spectrum for $17 billion, making Starlink the most vertically integrated direct-to-device (D2D) operator.
Qatar Airways has equipped more than 100 widebody jets with Starlink, representing one of the fastest adoption curves in the industry.
Emirates will operate the largest fleet of international, wide-body planes equipped with Starlink.
There are reportedly up to 200,000 Starlink terminals operating in Ukraine, making it the largest user country of Starlink in Europe.
The recent Falcon 9 flight marked the 135th Starlink launch this year, surpassing the record for the entire 2024, from California and Florida.
Starlink plans to launch 89 times in 2024, exceeding the number of launches in 2025 already.
UltiSat will provide a mobile internet service powered by Starlink to the Bureau of Land Management for wildland firefighters under a new contract.
United Airlines plans to operate its first commercial flight with a Starlink-equipped Boeing 737-800 on October 15.
Starlink has partnered with SES to provide a unified service for cruise liners combining multiple orbit types.
Starlink partnered with geostationary and medium Earth orbit operator SES last year to jointly serve cruise line operators.
Starlink has more than 5,500 low Earth orbit satellites in orbit with a plan to grow to more than 42,000 LEO satellites.
Starlink has more than 5,500 low Earth orbit satellites in orbit with a plan to grow to more than 42,000 LEO satellites.
Qatar Airways became the largest airline to collaborate with Starlink.
Starlink plans to expand its services to 16 more countries in 2024, including Uganda, Ghana, Tunisia, and Egypt.
Starlink plans to expand its services to 16 more countries in 2024, including Uganda, Ghana, Tunisia, and Egypt.
SpaceX asserts that Dish Network’s plan to use the 12 GHz band for terrestrial 0.005 kg would deny Starlink’s satellite broadband network to most Americans.
Norwegian Cruise Line is testing Starlink’s low Earth orbit network on Norwegian Breakaway, one of 29 ships in a fleet the company plans to expand to 37 vessels over the next five years.
Royal Caribbean Group became the first cruise line to adopt Starlink on 2023-08-30.
The European Commission acknowledged that the inflight connectivity industry is undergoing a transition as Starlink, OneWeb, and other non-geostationary orbit operators enter or plan to launch IFC services.