Starlink Reaches 11,979 Total Satellites Launched; 166-Country Service Map Confirmed

Following a May 5, 2026 Falcon 9 launch deploying 24 additional Starlink broadband satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the Starlink constellation reached 11,979 total satellites launched, with 10,398 in orbit and 8,692 operational as of May 6. SpaceX's official availability map confirms active service in 166 countries worldwide, with 42 additional country launches planned for 2026 including West African nations (Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Togo, Tunisia) and Western Balkan states. The constellation continues to expand at a cadence of approximately 2 launches per week, maintaining its position as the world's largest commercial satellite constellation and primary LEO broadband provider for underserved rural communities globally.