Overview
- STMicroelectronics told Reuters it has delivered more than 5 billion RF front-end modules for Starlink since around 2015, with shipments over the next two years potentially doubling that total.
- The companies highlighted a co-design program for BiCMOS-based antenna chips and a panel-level packaging process that ST scaled to a delivery run rate exceeding 5 million chips per day.
- Starlink’s footprint now includes over 10,000 satellites in orbit, service to more than 150 markets, roughly 8 million users, and production of over 20,000 user terminals per day.
- Beyond the RF front end, Starlink deploys ST components such as STM32 microcontrollers, secure elements, and GNSS across user terminals, ground infrastructure, and satellites.
- STMicroelectronics says it will supply inter-satellite laser links for SpaceX platforms and is engaging with European players including Thales and Eutelsat on projects such as the EU’s planned Iris 2 constellation.