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You’ve probably heard of Starlink, but what are Starlink satellites used for, and how many satellites are in orbit? Starlink is a satellite internet provider that uses LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) satellites in a massive constellation in order to beam service down to users in remote locations. There are already a ton of Starlink satellites in the sky, but that’s just scratching the surface of Starlink’s ambition.

How many Starlink satellites are in orbit

As of early June, there are a little over 4,000 satellites in Starlink’s constellation. The number constantly is changing as Starlink launches more and more. Here’s a full look at Starlink’s June launch schedule.