Starlink Suffers Brief Network Outage, SpaceX Launches More Satellites

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service suffered a brief network outage on Monday, the second in two weeks, with thousands of reports on Downdetector. SpaceX launched more satellites to add to its constellation, currently featuring over 7,000 operational broadband satellites. The outage followed the launch of T-Mobile's Starlink-powered satellite service, and SpaceX aims to increase the number of Vandenberg launches from 50 to 100 annually.

On Monday, Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service experienced a brief network outage, the second in two weeks, according to reports on Downdetector. This incident comes amidst SpaceX's continued expansion of its satellite constellation, now featuring over 7,000 operational broadband satellites [1].

The outage occurred shortly after the launch of T-Mobile's Starlink-powered satellite service, which exited beta and became available to users in most outdoor areas of the US [2]. This innovative service enables direct mobile connectivity via low-orbit satellites, potentially transforming the telecommunications industry by eliminating traditional cellular coverage "dead zones" and offering internet service in remote areas.

SpaceX aims to increase the number of launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, aiming for a target of 100 annual launches. This goal is part of the company's broader strategy to expand its Starlink network and support the growing demand for satellite internet services [1].

The Monday morning flight marked SpaceX's 100th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year, a notable milestone for the company. This launch carried another batch of Starlink optimized V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites orbited in 2025 to 1,786 [1].

References:
[1] https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/08/17/live-coverage-24-starlink-satellites-to-launch-from-california-on-100th-falcon-9-rocket-of-the-year/
[2] https://pedirayudas.com/en/t-mobile-starlink-mobile-satellite-internet-50019/