Space-X Launches 14th Batch Of Starlink Internet Satellites

Space-X launched its 14th batch of Starlink Satellites into orbit on Sunday, moving closer to global wireless internet. With the new batch, there are now 835 internet relay satellites orbiting the planet. Eventually, that number will grow into the thousands as the project continues to expand.

Monday, October 19th 2020, 6:44 am

By: News On 6


Space-X launched the 14th batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Sunday, moving closer to global wireless internet.

With the new batch, there are now 835 internet relay satellites orbiting the planet. Eventually, that number will grow into the thousands as the project continues to expand.

Space-X's goal is to provide high-speed broadband internet to any and every point on earth by the end of 2021. To reach that goal the company plans on launching 120 new satellites every month.

The next launch is set to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.


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