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Starlink Closes Year with Major Milestones in Connectivity and Expansion
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Starlink Closes Year with Major Milestones in Connectivity and Expansion

As the year comes to a close, Starlink is celebrating some impressive achievements. In just one year, they added over four million new customers, bringing their total number of active users worldwide to nine point two million. They also expanded service to thirty-five more regions across six continents.Key TakeawaysStarlink connected 4.6M+ new customers in 2025, reaching a total of 9.2 million users globallyThe company's Direct to Cell constellation now connects over twelve million people across twenty-two countries and six continentsMore than sixty-five hundred satellites were launched into low-Earth orbit within eighteen months for the first-generation Direct to Cell deploymentIn 2025, Starlink didn't just add new customers; they also made connectivity more accessible in areas where trad...
Blue Origin Unveils New Glenn 9×4 to Compete with SpaceX Starship
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Blue Origin Unveils New Glenn 9×4 to Compete with SpaceX Starship

Blue Origin has announced plans for the development of its new super-heavy rocket, the New Glenn 9×4, designed to transport up to 70 metric tons to low-Earth orbit (LEO), rivaling SpaceX's Starship. The announcement came shortly after Blue Origin's successful NG-2 launch on November 13.Key TakeawaysNew Glenn 9×4 will feature nine BE-4 engines and four BE-3U engines, with enhanced thrust capabilities.The rocket is expected to carry up to 70 metric tons to LEO, surpassing Falcon Heavy's capacity of 64 metric tons.Blue Origin aims to improve reusability through upgraded thermal protection systems and a reusable fairing.In the latest development, Blue Origin has announced plans for its New Glenn rocket variant, dubbed New Glenn 9×4. This super-heavy lift vehicle will feature nine BE-4 engines ...