At the moment (and counting continues…) Starlink is the largest satellite megaconstellation ever constructed, consisting of about 7,500 operational satellites. And that number is growing all the time, with every batch of satellites (containing~ 21/ 23/ 27/29…) that reached @ LEO via Falcon 9 carrier. In every batch of satellites, — there included a certain number of (X ~ 7-13) satellites with direct-to-cell capability — to lower Earth orbit.

An UPDATE on STARLINK

On May 20, 2025 (Tuesday), a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off carrying 23 of the company’s Starlink broadband satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO). They’re scheduled to be deployed 65 minutes after launch.  By design, the Starlink satellites get released afterwards to begin individually maneuvering into more specific orbits to join SpaceX’s growing megaconstellation. Refreshing memory:  Starlinks are space-based broadband satellites. SpaceX’s growing megaconstellation   is building on Starlinks, designed to provide high-speed internet access across the globe.

At the moment (and counting continues…) Starlink is the largest satellite megaconstellation ever constructed, consisting of about 7,500 operational satellites. And that number is growing all the time, with every batch of satellites (containing~ 21/ 23/ 27/29…) that reached @ LEO via Falcon 9 carrier. In every batch of satellites, — there included a certain number of (X ~ 7-13) satellites with direct-to-cell capability — to lower Earth orbit.

Per plan, SpaceX’s Starlink network will consists eventually of more than 12,000  satellites by adding batches of satellites counting 2/3 times a month.  As a whole, megaconsttellation  operate in a grid that blankets nearly the planet entirely, saving North & South poles only. Starlink offers users a high-speed internet connection from anywhere (other than the poles), customers are able to point their Starlink receiver toward the sky. Satellites orbit at 342 miles (540km) above the Earth. The Space Station (ISS) is about 250 miles (400km) above the Earth’s surface.

Starlink Megaconstallation position, ISS Orbital Path and Our sweet Earth (not on Scale)

7,500 is a huge number!  So, how the satellite network look like now. Flying with ISS, NASA scientists have recorded a video recently. Keep in mind, the ISS position is 250 miles above you and me. Staying approximately 100 miles below the satellites position NASA scientists recorded a video of the network and named it  “Starlink Satellites Swarm Like ‘Cosmic Fireflies’”

Watch the Time-Lapse from Space video here:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/spacex-starlink-satellites-swarm-like-cosmic-fireflies-in-time-lapse-from-space/vi-AA1EMuZ3?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=DCTS&cvid=bc393cb58cf84251bc69ec16305c9a5d

NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured SpaceX Starlink satellites swarming in the distance in an amazing time-lapse captured from the International Space Station. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/Don Pettit | edited by Steve Spaleto 

Do you know SPACEX’s Drone ships name? Here are three SpaceX drone ships name: “Just Read the Instructions,” “A Shortfall of Gravitas, ” and “Of Course I Still Love You,” is in the Pacific Ocean.

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