Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, providing coverage to over 60 countries. It is the worlds first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, and other high-bandwidth activities. Starlink satellites are designed to provide satellite-based internet connectivity to underserved areas of the planet, as well as competitively priced service in more urbanized areas. Here are some key facts about Starlink satellites:

• Launches: SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in 2019, and as of July 2023, there are 4,519 Starlink satellites in orbit, of which 4,487 are operational.

• Appearance: Starlink satellites orbit approximately 342 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth and can be visible to the unaided eye. They can appear as a string of pearls or a "train" of bright lights moving across the night sky.

• Lifespan: A Starlink satellite has a lifespan of approximately five years.

• Starshield: SpaceX has also developed a military-focused branch of Starlink called "Starshield," which is aimed towards government and military use.

• Equipment: Starlink satellites carry a communications payload and are designed to meet diverse mission requirements, offering unique versatility to users.

Starlink provides internet connectivity to remote locations and is also used for military communications, connecting combat drones, naval drones, artillery fire coordination systems, and attacks on Russian positions.