Starlink now accounts for nearly two-thirds of all satellites in space

To achieve its goal of global internet coverage, SpaceX has been launching thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit.

In fact, per data from Jonathan’s Space Report, first cited by The Economist, Starlink's active satellite count has skyrocketed, and now accounts for nearly two-thirds of all satellites in space. Its services have been used by Ukrainian soldiers, by people in areas devastated by natural disasters, by remote communities in countries with less-developed internet infrastructure, and by terrorists.

Starlink’s rapid growth has made it a dominant force, but its success has also raised concerns. The FCC is exploring ways to increase competition in (the) space, but some fear that more satellite internet companies could worsen the growing problem of space junk (there’s a lot of stuff whizzing around our planet now).

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