SpaceX S-1: Starlink Reached 10.3 Million Subscribers in Q1 2026, Marking a 105% Year-Over-Year Growth; SpaceX's "Connectivity" Division, Mainly Starlink, Generated $11.3 Billion in 2025 (Michael Kan/PCMag)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Starlink Subscriber Growth: SpaceX's Starlink service reached 10.3 million subscribers in Q1 2026, marking a 105% year-over-year increase.
Revenue from Connectivity Business: SpaceX's connectivity business, primarily driven by Starlink, generated $11.3 billion in revenue for 2025.
First Detailed Subscriber Numbers: For the first time, SpaceX has provided hard numbers regarding Starlink's paid subscriber base.
Significance of Growth: The substantial increase in subscribers and revenue highlights the growing demand for satellite internet services.
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