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Starlink's Rapid Growth Sparks Global Regulatory Concerns
12/17/2025
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Story summary
- Since Starlink's 2019 launch, satellites in Earth's orbit have surged to one every five hours.
- Starlink aims to provide fast, affordable global internet.
- Regulators are concerned by rapid growth as Starlink now serves 0.72% of internet users.
- Notably, 21% of Starlink users are in countries without operating licenses, including Sudan and Myanmar.
