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Starlink

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commercialFounded 1989
Austin, California, United States
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The People's Republic of China lodged an informal complaint against SpaceX's Starlink and other unnamed satellite constellations.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 5, 2026China Lodges Informal Complaint Against Starlink, U.S. Commercial Satellite Constellations

Approximately 4,400 Starlink satellites currently orbiting at an altitude of 550 kilometers will be lowered to around 480 kilometers.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 5, 2026スターリンク衛星、4400基の高度を引き下げへ–宇宙空間での衝突事故を減らす

SpaceX plans to conduct a large-scale orbital change for its Starlink satellites in 2026.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative PlanJan 5, 2026スターリンク衛星、4400基の高度を引き下げへ–宇宙空間での衝突事故を減らす

SpaceX plans to deploy 42,000 Starlink satellites across various orbital inclinations.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative PlanJan 5, 2026China Lodges Informal Complaint Against Starlink, U.S. Commercial Satellite Constellations

Starlink currently operates over 9,000 satellites, with only two having completely lost functionality during operation.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 5, 2026スターリンク衛星、4400基の高度を引き下げへ–宇宙空間での衝突事故を減らす

Around January 1st, 2026, SpaceX's Vice President of Starlink Engineering announced that half of the Starlink constellation is being reconfigured into lower orbits for improved space safety.

Mentioned as: StarlinkOrg RelationshipJan 5, 2026China Lodges Informal Complaint Against Starlink, U.S. Commercial Satellite Constellations

SpaceX's Starlink services are used as a digital lifeline for fraud sites in South and Southeast Asia.

Mentioned as: StarlinkTechnical ProductJan 5, 2026China Lodges Informal Complaint Against Starlink, U.S. Commercial Satellite Constellations

The Ugandan government took 24 hours to switch off illegal Starlink terminals.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 5, 2026It took Uganda just 24 hours to switch off illegal Starlink terminals; In Iran, 2+ years of effort have come to nothing

Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3.

Mentioned as: starlinkTechnical ProductJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3, ensuring continued connectivity.

The SpaceX Starlink 6-88 launch is scheduled for January 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Can you see it??? Look real hard! Three intrepid photographers traveled far & wide with dreams of a beautiful first 2026 launch with streak shots from Juno Beach Florida #SpaceX #Starlink 6-88 at 1:48 AM 1-4-26. Clouds won but the laughing was loud. Good times! #Weather

Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission is set for 1:48 a.m. EST (0648 UTC).

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The big vent is underway at pad 40 as SpaceX prepares to load liquid oxygen onboard the second stage of its Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission remains set for 1:48 a.m. EST (0648 UTC). Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXCWfEz2xc

Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The government of Venezuela never granted authorization for Starlink services in the country (Venezuela is listed as "coming soon" on Starlink's website.) The service, though, reportedly worked there for those able to get a terminal.

The first east coast Falcon 9 has taken flight carrying 29 Starlink satellites to orbit.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First of many. The first east coast Falcon 9 has taken flight this morning carrying 29 more Starlink satellites to orbit aboard the Starlink 6-88 mission. Looking forward to many more late night Starlink launches this year. 📸 - @LaunchHeavenX

SpaceX is targeting liftoff of its Falcon 9 rocket for the Starlink 6-88 mission at 12:44 a.m. EST (0544 UTC).

Mentioned as: starlinkTechnical ProductJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: There's a new T-0 for the Starlink 6-88 mission. SpaceX is now targeting liftoff of its Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:44 a.m. EST (0544 UTC). Our live coverage begins an hour prior to liftoff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXCWfEz2xc

Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites from Florida.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Falcon 9 launches 29 @Starlink satellites from Florida

SpaceX started the 2026 Florida launch count with Starlink 6-88.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Early this morning under a full moon, SpaceX started the 2026 Florida launch count with Starlink 6-88. @SpaceflightNow @SpaceX

The shift to lower altitudes of the Starlink constellation has been ongoing for over a year.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Illustration that the shift to lower altitudes of the Starlink constellation has beein going on for over a year now:

Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission is scheduled for midnight.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX's planned overnight launch of Starlink satellites from the Cape will be its first since an on orbit anomaly with one Starlink satellite on Dec. 17. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission is scheduled for midnight, but faces difficult weather. 📰: https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/01/04/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-first-starlink-deployment-mission-since-problem-strikes-satellite/ 📸: @johnpisaniphoto

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket at 1:48am on January 4, 2026, sending a batch of Starlink satellites to space.

Mentioned as: StarlinkOrg RelationshipJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: 2026 launch number one: At 1:48am Sunday (Jan 4), SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket, sending a batch of Starlink satellites to space. This was the view from Cocoa Beach, Florida. (bonus: The 1st stage booster entry burn is faintly visible through down-range clouds)

SpaceX Falcon 9 is launching Starlink 6-88.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First East Coast Falcon 9 of the year has been dodging Florida weather, but is finally into the T-20 minute vent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHiKvxLSiic
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