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Starlink Surpasses 9 Million Customers After Adding 1 Million in Under Seven Weeks

Rising capacity alongside wider availability positions the business for a potential IPO.

Overview

  • SpaceX says the service now operates across 155 countries, territories and other markets.
  • Since early November, Starlink has averaged more than 20,000 new customers per day after passing 8 million.
  • The network’s constellation has grown beyond 9,000 low‑Earth‑orbit satellites, expanding coverage and throughput.
  • Elon Musk calls Starlink SpaceX’s largest revenue driver, and media reports say a potential IPO could come as soon as next year with valuations cited near $1.5 trillion.
  • Access in India remains contingent on regulatory approvals, with SpaceX engaging the Department of Telecommunications.