SpaceX launches new Starlink V3 satellites: Internet from space at 1,000 Gbps, ten times faster than before
Born with an ambitious mission: to bring high-speed Internet to every corner of the planet, even the most isolated ones. What started with 60 small satellites in low orbit has evolved into , and now enters a new stage with the announcement of Starlink V3 satellites. These new devices, developed under the supervision of Elon Musk, represent an unprecedented technological leap. SpaceX has confirmed that the new generation multiplies the capacity of its predecessors by tenfold: the Starlink V3 , compared to the 100 Gbps achieved by the V2 models. According to the company, each launch of the Starship spacecraft will put about 60 of these satellites into orbit, adding up to 60 terabits per second of downward capacity to the network.
### Bigger, more powerful, and much faster
The new V3 satellites : each one weighs about 2,200 kilograms, compared to the 600 kg of the current Starlink V2 Mini and the 300 kg of the original V1. This increase in size and mass is due to more advanced electronics, longer-range antennas, and communication systems capable of managing unprecedented data traffic. The change also allows the Starlink network to start , offering speeds that were previously only possible with physical infrastructure. The company ensures that this advancement will enable gigabit broadband services in rural areas, islands, and regions where fiber deployment is unfeasible. In addition, with —SpaceX’s most powerful vehicle—the company will be able to place 20 times more capacity per mission than with Falcon 9 rockets, reducing costs and accelerating network expansion.
### Starlink V3: a bet on global Internet
The promise of universal Internet is becoming increasingly real. According to recent data, more than 5.5 billion people have access to the network, but millions still lack stable or high-speed connections. This is where Starlink seeks to make a difference, offering global coverage with decreasing latencies. SpaceX’s goal is for V3 satellites to begin deploying in early 2026, consolidating its position in .
“With the version 3 Starlink satellites, which start launching on Starship in 6 to 9 months, we should be able to get latency below 20ms. The new, much larger satellites will be at ~350km instead of ~550km altitude, which cuts latency due to the speed of light down to ~5ms. Also,…”
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Elon Musk summed it up on social media:
“Starlink V3 will be the first satellite Internet system capable of offering bandwidth comparable to fiber. The difference will be that it will reach everywhere.”
### A network that redefines connectivity
The launch of the Starlink V3 satellites not only represents a technical leap but a redefinition of the very concept of global connectivity. If plans are fulfilled, SpaceX could position itself in 2026 as the world’s largest Internet provider, with speeds that were previously unthinkable outside of cities. What seemed like science fiction a few years ago—having gigabit Internet from space—is about to become a reality. And all signs point to Elon Musk once again setting the pace for technological revolution.
