The Growing Reach of Starlink
After reaching low Earth orbit (LEO), the 23 Starlink satellites were released about an hour into flight. Over the next few days, they’ll adjust their orbits to join the massive Starlink constellation.
As of now:
- 7,000+ Starlink satellites are operational
- Coverage spans nearly the entire planet
- Service offers high-speed satellite internet to even the most remote areas (excluding the poles)
Users simply need to aim their Starlink receiver toward the sky to connect—no cables, no waiting on infrastructure.
In terms of satellite connectivity, this network is approaching game-changing scale.
Part of a Busy Launch Weekend
This SpaceX Starlink launch is the first of up to three missions slated for the weekend. It’s the company’s:
- 61st Falcon 9 launch of 2025
- 63rd overall launch this year (two were Starship test flights)
And the momentum isn’t slowing down.
Coming Up: Starship Returns to the Spotlight
SpaceX confirmed that the next Starship test flight is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27. As their next-gen, super-heavy rocket, Starship aims to eventually support missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. You can read more about its development in this SpaceX Starship overview.
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(Next: What this means for the future of global internet access and why marketers should care.)
