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Starlink has partnered with The Bahamas’ Ministry of Education to deliver high-speed satellite internet to schools across the island nation, beginning with installations at schools like C. H. Reeves Junior High. This initiative provides dependable broadband for online learning, supports modern educational tools such as coding and robotics, and helps bridge the connectivity gap for students in remote or underserved areas.

Starlink and Airtel Africa have entered a major partnership to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite-to-mobile services across all 14 Airtel African markets, connecting over 170 million people starting in 2026. The service will begin with data that supports voice, video and messaging, and evolve to high-speed broadband with up to 20 times faster data speeds on compatible smartphones, helping bridge the digital divide in remote and underserved areas.

SpaceX celebrated a milestone in 2025 when a Falcon 9 rocket conducted its 100th launch from Florida — a Starlink mission that lifted 29 broadband satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral. The landmark underscores the rapid cadence of launches from the Space Coast this year and highlights how routine, high-frequency access to space has become for modern launch providers.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the night of December 13–14, 2025, expanding the global satellite internet constellation. After deployment, the rocket’s reusable first stage landed on a droneship in the Pacific. The mission contributes to a growing network that provides high-speed broadband to underconnected regions worldwide.

Team 1 Nine Industries leverages Starlink's Performance Kits to enhance connectivity for the Baja 400 off-road race, overcoming communication blackouts in remote deserts. The satellite technology enables real-time fault reporting, family interactions, and live streaming at speeds up to 240 km/h over 1,600 km of harsh terrain—marking a groundbreaking innovation in off-road racing that boosts safety, competitiveness, and fan engagement.