Summary: A weekend Falcon 9 launch pushed SpaceX past 2,000 Starlink satellites deployed in 2025, sustaining an unprecedented cadence for a single network.
Why it matters
Capacity growth improves coverage and throughput—relevant for rural ISPs, maritime/aviation links and disaster connectivity. Astronomers keep pushing for mitigation as constellation effects grow.
Key facts
- 2025: >2,000 satellites deployed year‑to‑date
- Cadence: multiple Starlink missions weekly at times
- Use cases: consumer broadband, enterprise, mobility
What to watch
Latency/throughput changes by region; regulatory constraints; moves from Amazon Kuiper and state‑backed constellations.