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Starlink’s internet service is now officially available in the Cayman Islands, offering high-speed, low-latency connectivity to residents, businesses, and visitors. After years of regulatory discussions and preparations, Starlink’s broadband plans can now be subscribed to locally, providing streaming, work, communication, and digital services across the territory. This launch strengthens digital infrastructure in the islands and reflects Starlink’s broader global expansion.

Starlink has reached 9 million active customers worldwide, providing high-speed satellite internet in 155 countries, territories and other markets. The milestone highlights Starlink’s rapid global expansion and its growing role in bringing broadband access to remote and underserved areas across the globe.

On December 17, 2025, Starlink satellite 35956 experienced an anomaly that caused a loss of communications at about 418 km altitude and triggered venting from its propulsion tank, altering its orbit and resulting in the release of a small number of trackable debris objects. The satellite is now tumbling and is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere within weeks, with no risk to the International Space Station. SpaceX is working with the U.S. Space Force and NASA to monitor the object and is deploying software updates across its fleet to help prevent similar issues.

SpaceX has reached 165 launches in 2025, slightly under its original target of 170 but still a record-breaking rate for a single provider. The milestone reflects a high operational cadence across Falcon 9 missions and shows the company’s shift in focus for certain launch pads toward Falcon Heavy and Starship operations.

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.