STARLINK HITS 10.3M SUBSCRIBERS, DOUBLES YoY GROWTH
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SpaceX's Starlink reached 10.3 million subscribers in Q1 2026, marking a 105% year-over-year increase. SpaceX's connectivity business generated $11.3 billion in revenue during 2025.
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