SpaceX expands Starlink constellation amid surging global demand
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SpaceX expanded its Starlink constellation with a Falcon 9 launch, adding 28 satellites to its network of over 7,200 in low Earth orbit. The launch strengthens Starlink's global connectivity role amid surging demand, as evidenced by a 35% usage spike during a recent Iberian Peninsula blackout. This expansion reinforces Starlink's lead in providing broadband to remote areas, outpacing competitors like Amazon's Project Kuiper and attracting interest from governments worldwide.
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