Global Satellite Communications Boom: Major Launches, Mergers & Breakthroughs (June–July 2025)
SpaceX’s Starlink network surpassed 7,000 satellites in orbit by June 2025 after a record double launch on June 28, deploying dozens of new satellites from Florida and California within 13 hours. Starlink generated $11.8 billion in revenue in 2024, overtaking its launch business for the first time. In June 2025 India granted Starlink a license to operate, signaling a major entry into a market projected at $1.9 billion by 2030. In May 2025 South Korea approved Starlink and OneWeb for service, with regulators clearing both to start selling LEO internet plans once final certifications are completed. France invested €1.35 billion