"Elon Musk's Starlink satellite broadband network went dark today as thousands of users around the globe reported connectivity issues. The outage was brief. According to Downdetector.com, approximately 40,000 users reported problems early this morning before service was restored for the majority of affected customers. SpaceX, which operates Starlink, has not responded to a request for comment. Starlink's website reportedly acknowledged problems, but the message has since been removed."
"The constellation consists of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). SpaceX regularly adds to the total with Falcon 9 launches. The company completed the 300th Starlink mission on September 13 with the deployment of another 24 satellites. When it works, the system allows customers to access the internet with just a receiver, making it ideal for users in areas with little or no connectivity from traditional means. It has also proven invaluable in conflict zones."
Starlink experienced a brief global outage that left thousands of users without connectivity before most service was restored. Downdetector.com recorded about 40,000 problem reports early this morning. SpaceX did not comment, and a reported acknowledgment on Starlink's website was later removed. The Starlink constellation includes thousands of LEO satellites, with SpaceX adding more via Falcon 9 launches, including a 300th mission on September 13 deploying 24 satellites. The system provides internet via a simple receiver, serving remote areas and conflict zones; Ukrainian front-line terminals reportedly went down but were back online about thirty minutes later. Competitors and European leaders are considering alternatives.
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