Starlink

Satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system

Starlink Services, LLC is a telecommunications subsidiary of the American spaceflight company SpaceX, providing broadband Internet service in approximately 160 countries and territories. It also aims to provide global mobile broadband. SpaceX began launching Starlink satellites in 2019. As of June 2026, the network consisted of approximately 10,413 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) that communicate with user terminals and gateway ground stations connecting the constellation to terrestrial internet infrastructure. Starlink also provides in-flight internet access for numerous airlines. Starlink accounts for approximately 75% of all active maneuverable satellites in Earth orbit and had more than 12 million subscribers as of June 2026.

Also known as...

SpaceX satellite constellation and Starlink constellation

Technology Science

SpaceX Launches Starship on 13th Test Flight

SpaceX's Starship completed its 13th test flight, successfully deploying Starlink satellites but suffering another booster engine failure during the landing attempt.