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Starlink Surpasses 4 Million Subscribers Amid Rapid Growth

The satellite internet service has added a million users in just four months, expanding its reach across over 100 countries.

  • Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, now connects over 4 million customers globally, doubling its subscriber base from 2023.
  • The service has secured deals with major airlines, including Air France, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines, to provide high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi.
  • Starlink's constellation has grown to over 6,400 satellites, with continuous launches expected to increase this number.
  • Revenue from Starlink, estimated to exceed $6 billion, is a key funding source for SpaceX's Starship development.
  • Despite its success, Starlink faces challenges from competitors like OneWeb and Amazon's Project Kuiper, as well as concerns from astronomers about electromagnetic interference.
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