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On January 18, 2026, Falcon 9 launches 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard the Starlink Group 6-100 mission, further expanding SpaceX’s satellite broadband constellation. The rocket’s first stage landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, and the deployed satellites will enhance global internet connectivity, including services in remote and underserved regions.

The Falcon 9 NROL-105 launch from Vandenberg’s pad 4E on January 16, 2026, marked the 600th mission for SpaceX’s Falcon rocket family, lofting reconnaissance satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. This milestone reflects decades of innovation in reusable launch technology and deepens commercial-government cooperation in national security space launch services.

The Lufthansa Group has partnered with Starlink to bring Starlink free in‑flight internet to its entire fleet of around 850 aircraft starting in the second half of 2026, with complete rollout by 2029. The satellite broadband service will offer high‑speed, low‑latency connectivity that passengers can use for streaming, work, and communication, free for status and Travel ID users across all cabin classes, marking a major advancement in global inflight internet.

During a 5,200-mile journey from Montana to Alaska in vintage Model A trucks, a family stayed connected using Starlink Mini connectivity, enabling them to handle business communication, stay in touch with family, and plan logistics even in remote regions where cellular service was unavailable. Portable satellite broadband made the adventure both connected and worry-free.

Starlink free in-flight Wi-Fi is now available across about 120 Qatar Airways widebody aircraft, offering passengers ultra-high-speed internet access that often surpasses home broadband performance. The airline has become the first globally to equip Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners with Starlink and completed comprehensive rollouts on Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 fleets. Since October 2024, more than 11 million passengers have used the complimentary service, demonstrating Starlink’s growing impact on global in-flight connectivity.