SpaceX to Launch Next-Gen Starlink Satellites via Starship in 2027
The initiative aims to rapidly expand the constellation, with plans to launch roughly 1,200 satellites to achieve worldwide coverage within six months.
SpaceX is set to begin deploying its next-generation Starlink satellites in mid-2027, marking a significant upgrade to its global satellite internet network that will leverage the company’s new Starship rocket. The initiative aims to rapidly expand the constellation, with plans to launch roughly 1,200 satellites to achieve worldwide coverage within six months.
Currently, Starlink operates the largest satellite internet system globally, with nearly 10,000 satellites in orbit launched via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The upcoming Starship launches will enable up to 50 larger and more capable satellites per flight, supporting faster network expansion and extending coverage to previously underserved regions, including the poles.
Starlink is projected to generate $9 billion in revenue for SpaceX in 2026. Meanwhile, the company is rebranding its Starlink direct-to-cell offering as Starlink Mobile. The service currently operates with 650 satellites and serves 10 million monthly active users, with expectations to surpass 25 million by the end of 2026.
Despite development challenges in 2025, the Starship rocket is preparing for its next test flight with an upgraded design. This expansion underscores SpaceX’s commitment to delivering high-speed, globally accessible internet directly from space.
