SpaceX launches its 10,000th Starlink satellite
SpaceX just hit a major milestone—on Sunday, it launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite as part of a 28-satellite mission from California.
This also marked SpaceX's 132nd orbital launch of 2025, matching its own record for launches in a single year.
The Falcon 9 booster landed smoothly on a SpaceX drone ship.
Starlink now has over 8,600 active satellites
Starlink now has about 8,600 active satellites—roughly two-thirds of all satellites in low Earth orbit.
Over six million people worldwide use its internet service, especially in places where regular broadband isn't available.
SpaceX is approved for up to 12,000 satellites but could eventually go for 30,000 or more.
Launching the 10,000th satellite
Launching the 10,000th satellite shows just how quickly SpaceX is changing the satellite internet game.
Starlink is now the biggest broadband network in low Earth orbit and is helping connect even the most remote corners of the world.
This milestone highlights SpaceX's push to make global internet access faster and more accessible for everyone.