Starting in 2026, SpaceX will begin launching its third-generation Starlink satellites. Each satellite is expected to deliver over 1 Tbps download speeds and 200 Gbps upload speeds.

The new satellites will utilize enhanced computers, modems, and beamforming systems, operating at lower orbits to reduce latency. A single launch of third-generation satellites aboard the Starship will add up to 60 Tbps of bandwidth, which is 20 times greater than current Falcon 9 missions.

Currently, the total bandwidth of all active Starlink satellites is approximately 450 Tbps. Over the past year, Starlink has deployed more than 2300 satellites, expanding its coverage to 42 new countries and territories, and increasing its user base to over 6 million.

In the U.S., average download speeds during peak hours reach 200 Mbps, with a latency of 25.7 ms. Less than 1% of measurements exceed 55 ms. Starlink also boasts the world's largest ground infrastructure for satellite communications, with over 1500 antennas deployed across more than 100 sites in the U.S.

The network has shown remarkable resilience, remaining operational during widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal, as well as supporting rescue operations following floods and wildfires in the U.S. and Canada. Some satellites are equipped with laser communication links for direct data transmission between satellites without the need for ground infrastructure.

By the end of 2025, Starlink plans to deploy over 400 additional satellites into polar orbits to enhance coverage in Alaska and other high-latitude regions.