Starlink rollout: July launches, Gen3 filing and V5 kit

Timeline

1. about 21 hours ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

   SpaceX Starship Test Flight 13 Deploys 20 Starlink V3 Satellites and Achieves Intact Ocean Splashdown

   SpaceX’s Starship test flight 13 launched on July 24‑25 2026 from Texas, used 33 Raptor engines, deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites, achieved an intact splashdown in the Indian Ocean, and saw the Super Heavy bo

2. 10 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Starlink seeks 100,000 new satellites as Argentina rolls out V5 kit

   SpaceX seeks FCC approval for 100,000 Gen3 Starlink satellites, raising orbital‑crowding worries, while Argentina launches a lighter, lower‑power Starlink V5 kit for remote users.

3. 18 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

   SpaceX seeks FCC approval for 100,000 Gen3 Starlink satellites

   SpaceX seeks FCC approval to launch up to 100,000 Gen3 Starlink satellites, each over 2 t, promising multi‑gigabit, sub‑20 ms service, while astronomers warn the megaconstellation could harm observations.

4. 18 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral and readies Vandenberg launch

   SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on a record 36th Falcon 9 flight and is set to launch 24 more from Vandenberg, expanding its constellation to over 10,700 satellites.

5. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Elon Musk pushes Starlink entry into Turkey despite security concerns

   Elon Musk’s SpaceX seeks a Turkish licence for Starlink satellite internet, but Ankara cites security concerns and has not approved the visa, while the matter is raised during upcoming US‑Turkey NATO talks.

6. 21 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   SpaceX Decommissions 260 Starlink Satellites, Raising Environmental Concerns

   SpaceX told the FCC it burned up 260 Starlink satellites from Dec 2025 to May 2026, part of routine deorbiting of its >10,000‑satellite fleet, sparking environmental concerns as it plans to grow to 42,000 units

7. 22 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 10 sources

   Starlink customers hit with $1,500 demand surcharges amid network congestion

   Starlink users in the US face $500‑$1,500 demand surcharges as network demand spikes, sparking complaints about fees, poor support, and regulatory ties between SpaceX and the FCC.

8. 23 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Starlink's network growth triggers astronomy concerns and booms in Croatia

   Starlink's growing constellation draws warnings from ESO over light‑pollution impacts on major telescopes, while the service's subscriber base in Croatia surged nearly 290% to 17,735 connections in Q1 2026.

9. 27 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Starlink activation issue in Mexico and new pricing plans for Spain

   Starlink requires a new pre‑activation form for Mexican customers buying kits from distributors, while in Spain it rolls out tiered residential plans targeting rural areas.

10. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    NASA's Artemis program faces infrastructure bottleneck as launch sites near capacity

    NASA's report flags a $1 billion upgrade need for Kennedy and Wallops launch sites as Artemis demand surges, while the agency rolls out nationwide 'America 250' events tied to the lunar program.

11. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base

    SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg on Sunday, delivering 24 Starlink satellites; booster B1088 landed on the ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ drone ship.

12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Namibia rejects Starlink licence over local ownership requirement

    Namibia’s regulator upheld the rejection of Starlink’s licence, citing the 51% local ownership rule and missed appeal deadlines, underscoring a wider debate on digital sovereignty.

13. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    US Space Launch Sites Near Capacity Amid Upcoming Falcon 9 Starlink Launch

    A Falcon 9 Starlink mission launches from Vandenberg while NASA’s report warns US launch sites at Kennedy and Wallops will hit capacity by 2028‑29, demanding major infrastructure upgrades.

14. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Namibia regulator upholds rejection of Starlink licence

    Namibia’s telecom regulator upheld its rejection of Starlink’s licence, dismissing public appeals and a late Starlink request over procedural, security and local‑ownership concerns.

15. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    SpaceX launches US spy satellites for NRO from Vandenberg

    SpaceX launched the NROL‑179 mission, placing a new batch of US spy satellites into low‑Earth orbit from Vandenberg on June 19, 2026; the Falcon 9 booster landed successfully.

16. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    India Rejects Starlink Service Over Security and Data‑Routing Risks

    India has refused Starlink's final approval, warning that its laser inter‑satellite links could route data abroad and citing reports of terminal use in Iran, raising national security concerns.

17. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral

    SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg and 29 from Cape Canaveral on Thursday and Friday, using Falcon 9 rockets; boosters targeted droneship landings.

18. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Starlink delays India launch amid security concerns while Brazil offers discounted Mini kit

    India postponed Starlink's rollout over security worries about its use in conflicts, while Brazil saw a 41% price cut on the Starlink Mini kit, expanding access in remote areas.

19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Starlink faces regulatory delays in India over security concerns

    Starlink’s rollout in India stalls as the Ministry of Home Affairs delays security clearance, citing foreign‑controlled satellite concerns and alleged use of terminals in the Iran conflict.

20. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Starlink's India launch delayed as security concerns stall approval

    India’s security agencies paused Starlink’s final approval over geopolitical and control concerns, while the company says talks remain active and it awaits the licence to launch.

21. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Starlink in active talks with Indian government over licence

    Starlink says it is in active talks with the Indian government, has received encouraging feedback and is awaiting a final licence for satellite internet services, denying reports of stalled approvals.

22. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    SpaceX unveils slimmer, travel‑friendly Starlink dishes

    SpaceX previewed two slimmer, portable Starlink dishes—a next‑gen standard model and a rugged Mini with battery and USB‑C—while highlighting higher production volumes ahead of its IPO.

23. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    SpaceX booster hits 35th flight while SPCX derivative premium plummets

    SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster completes its 35th launch as the SPCX derivative’s premium shrinks from 60% to 16% ahead of a major IPO.

24. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    SpaceX launches Falcon 9 booster B1067 on record 35th flight

    SpaceX will launch its most-flown Falcon 9 booster B1067 on a record 35th flight, adding 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral and highlighting the company’s reusable‑rocket goals.

25. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    SpaceX expands Starlink speed and signs $800 million‑monthly Google cloud deal

    SpaceX’s Starlink reaches 12 million users and plans faster V3 satellites, while signing a $800 million‑per‑month cloud‑compute deal with Google ahead of its $1.77 trillion Nasdaq IPO.

26. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    SpaceX's Starlink Unveils Rev5 Antenna and Tops 12 Million Subscribers

    SpaceX's Starlink is set to launch a smaller Rev5 antenna in 2026 and reports over 12 million users, while V3 satellites promise ten‑fold bandwidth gains and lower latency.

27. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    SpaceX announces plan to expand Starlink to 100,000 satellites

    SpaceX plans to enlarge Starlink to over 100,000 satellites, embracing a multi‑orbit, cloud‑orchestrated network to boost broadband capacity amid regulatory and congestion challenges.

28. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    SpaceX Starlink hits 12 million users as China launches 11th batch of its rival satellite internet constellation

    Starlink tops 12 million users as China launches the 11th batch of its rival low‑Earth‑orbit broadband constellation.

29. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites from California and Florida

    SpaceX launched 53 Starlink satellites in two Falcon 9 missions from Vandenberg, CA and Cape Canaveral, FL on 3‑4 June 2026, bringing the constellation to over 10,500 active satellites.

30. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation raises climate and ozone concerns

    Starlink’s expanding megaconstellation, now over 15,000 satellites, is linked to notable ozone and climate effects, highlighted by a recent Vandenberg launch of

31. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    Satellite boom threatens climate and raises space‑debris risks

    Researchers warn the satellite surge fuels powerful soot emissions and durable debris, urging redesign and regulation.

32. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Satellite megaconstellations pollute upper atmosphere, study warns of unregulated climate impact

    Study finds satellite megaconstellations, led by Starlink, are a major, unregulated source of high‑altitude soot and ozone‑depleting emissions.

33. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Satellite mega‑constellation launches could drive half of space sector's climate impact

    Study warns satellite mega‑constellation launches may cause 42% of space’s climate impact, echoing calls to treat Earth as a life‑support system.

34. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Space Industry Faces Misinformation Risks and Orbital Congestion from Mass Satellite Launches

    Misinformation threatens trust in the $613 bn space economy while cheap launch fuels massive constellations, raising orbital congestion and debris risks.

35. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Low‑Earth‑orbit satellites drive energy planning and global strategic competition

    Satellite data aids renewable‑energy planning while major powers vie for strategic LEO constellations.