# SpaceX Starlink satellite deployment and technology

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> Updated: 2026-10-26T19:42:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

SpaceX has introduced its next-generation Starlink Gen3 satellite architecture, which features a 250 kW power payload and a bidirectional data capacity of 10 Tbps. These satellites utilize onboard edge computing to enable real-time signal processing and support high-density 5G direct-to-device connectivity.

In addition to these technological advancements, SpaceX continues regular deployment operations. A scheduled Falcon 9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base aims to launch 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, potentially setting a new record for annual launches from that facility.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: SpaceX scheduled to launch 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg

SpaceX plans to launch 27 Starlink satellites via a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, setting a new annual launch record for the facility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-scheduled-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-from-vandenberg

### 2026-10-04: SpaceX unveils Starlink Gen3 satellites with high-capacity throughput

SpaceX has unveiled its next-generation Starlink Gen3 satellites, featuring 250 kW power payloads, 10 Tbps bandwidth, and Nvidia-powered onboard computing for advanced orbital data processing.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-unveils-starlink-gen3-satellites-with-high-capacity-throughput

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