Starlink hits 4 million subscribers

Starlink surpasses 4 million subscribers, reflecting rapid growth and significant revenue increases, fueling SpaceX's space commercialization plans.

: Starlink exceeds 4 million customers this week, marking a rapid growth milestone since October 2020. Nearly 6,000 satellites serve about 100 countries, generating $6.6 billion in revenue. This growth supports SpaceX's broader goals, including Starship development. Competition still lags behind, with Amazon's Project Kuiper not yet commercially active.

Starlink exceeds 4 million subscribers, reflecting the rapid customer acquisition rate since its beta launch in October 2020. The network now includes nearly 6,000 satellites and provides service to about 100 countries, including major airlines and cruise lines.

Revenues from Starlink are projected to reach $6.6 billion this year, significantly up from $1.4 billion two years ago, according to Quilty Space. This revenue plays a crucial role in funding SpaceX's broader plans, especially the further development of the reusable rocket Starship.

Starlink has overtaken market share from established providers like Viasat and SES, which use higher geostationary orbits. Although competitors like Amazon’s Project Kuiper are in development, they have not yet started commercial service.

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