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Published on 2025-03-11 14:42:23 - NextBigFuture
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  • Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space,

The article from NextBigFuture discusses the advancements and future plans of SpaceX's Starlink project. It highlights that SpaceX has launched over 5,000 Starlink satellites to date, aiming to provide global broadband internet coverage. The article mentions the introduction of Starlink Direct to Cell service, which will allow mobile network operators to provide global access to texting, calling, and browsing wherever users are on land, lakes, or coastal waters. SpaceX plans to launch the first six Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities in 2024, with the service expected to start in 2025. Additionally, the article touches on SpaceX's broader ambitions, including the development of Starship for Mars missions, and the potential for Starlink to generate significant revenue, with estimates suggesting it could reach $30-40 billion annually by 2025. The piece also speculates on the impact of Starlink on global internet access, competition with other satellite internet providers, and the regulatory challenges SpaceX faces.

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