SpaceX is preparing to launch next-generation Starlink V3 satellites using Starship. These satellites can handle massive data, with up to 1 Tbps downlink and 160 Gbps uplink speeds. With Starship, many V3 satellites can be launched at once, helping build a faster global internet network.

looks great

I think that this ingenious designer was inspired by PEZ candy!🤣

Elon tried to tell everyone Starship was about getting to Mars, in reality its so he can pollute space with more satellites

Elon can take his space suppository and launch it straight up his asshole. Stop creating space trash.

silly...none of the starships have even made a single orbit of earth

They would need to actually get one in orbit first

@kparrish51 If this is possible, then what is keeping someone from copying the design but modifying it to deliver nuclear or kinetic weapons?

The scale of these V3 powerhouses is staggering. 10x the performance and 60 launched at once - Starship is truly changing the game! 🚀✨ Lovely Jubbly.

So @elonmusk is just out here shooting Satellites into space with a 40 story Pez dispenser….? Is this what we’re doing now? 🤣😆

haS STARSHIP REACHED ORBIT YET?

Starship's large payload enables launching 50-60 V3 satellites per flight,

HURRY UP

ça a été renomé, c'est plus "space X"... c'est "space chiotte" mnt...apparament musk trouve que ça sonne mieux...

I think I will get this before fiber ever reaches my house and I cannot wait for it.

That's what connecting the unconnected looks like! Proud to share similar goals. 🛰️🫡

Fantastic!

it makes many rubbish in the sky. Who will abble to clean it?

where are the bay doors for deploying larger satellites

At the rate of sat deployment Starlink is going to have to be renamed StarNet!

Starlink keeps quietly leveling up faster than people realize.

That's pretty slick. It's like a pez dispenser for satellites.

Starlink V3 satellites (also called Version 3, Gen3, or full-size next-gen Starlink) are the larger, far more capable successors to the current V2 Mini satellites. They are not a separate network—they are the next evolution of the Starlink constellation itself, designed to massively boost capacity, speeds, and performance while integrating seamlessly with existing satellites, ground stations, and user SpaceX has confirmed these specs publicly (e.g., in 2024–2025 progress reports and announcements). Here’s a breakdown based on the latest available details as of April 2026:Key Technical SpecsUser downlink (to customers): Up to 1 Tbps (1,000 Gbps) per satellite — more than 10× the V2 Mini. User uplink (from customers): 160 Gbps per satellite — roughly 24× the V2 Mini. Backhaul capacity (satellite-to-satellite laser links + ground gateways): Nearly 4 Tbps combined RF + laser. Network impact per Starship launch: ~60 Tbps of added downlink capacity to the overall Starlink network (20–25× more than a full Falcon 9 load of V2 Minis, depending on how you count it). Starship can deploy ~50–60+ V3 satellites per flight. @elonmusk Mass: ~1,900 kg (some sources range 1,200–2,000 kg; significantly heavier than the ~575 kg V2 Mini). Size (deployed): Much larger solar arrays and phased-array antennas — body ~7–8 m long with a deployed wingspan of ~60 m (roughly Boeing 737-sized when fully unfolded). Power: Expected ~20 kW class (scalable higher for future variants). @elonmusk Other features: Advanced phased-array antennas, next-gen modems/chips (SpaceX designed three special ones), high-bandwidth inter-satellite lasers (faster than fiber in vacuum), argon Hall-effect thrusters for orbit maintenance, and improved frequency reuse for higher density users. These satellites enable gigabit-class speeds to users once enough are in orbit.Orbital HeightPlanned altitude: ~350 km (very low Earth orbit / VLEO). This is deliberately lower than the current Starlink shells (~480–550 km, with some Gen1 satellites being lowered to ~480 km in 2026 for safety/debris reasons). Benefit: Dramatically lower latency — potentially under 20 ms round-trip (as low as ~5 ms light-speed delay in ideal single-satellite hops), rivaling or beating terrestrial fiber for many applications. The lower orbit requires stronger propulsion to fight atmospheric drag, which the V3 design includes. Expected UsersSame as current Starlink — it’s an upgrade to the existing service, not a new one:Residential/rural users (faster, more reliable speeds even in congested areas). Businesses and enterprises (higher bandwidth for offices, data centers, etc.). Mobility: Maritime, aviation, RVs, trucking. Government/military (already a major user). Future direct-to-cell (phone connectivity). The huge capacity jump means Starlink can support far more simultaneous high-bandwidth users, gigabit plans, real-time gaming, 4K/8K streaming, and emerging high-data apps without slowdowns. Existing Starlink dishes (Gen 2/3) are expected to work, but newer/higher-performance terminals will unlock the full gigabit Service Activation Timeline (as of April 2025)First launches: Expected in 2026 via Starship. As of mid-April 2026, Starship is still in heavy testing (V3 Starship hardware targeting flights soon), so initial V3 Starlink deployments are likely in the coming months to Q4 2026. Mass deployment: Elon Musk has referenced high-volume Starlink V3 launches ramping up significantly once Starship cadence increases (potentially dozens of flights per year). @elonmusk Service impact: Improvements will roll out gradually as V3 satellites reach operational orbits and integrate with the network. Full gigabit/low-latency benefits will accelerate in late 2026–2027 as hundreds/thousands go up. No single “activation date” — it’s constellation-wide scaling. Starship’s ability to launch many V3 satellites at once is exactly what will accelerate Starlink into a truly global, ultra-high-speed network. If you want more details on any part (e.g., comparison charts or latest launch updates), just let me know! 2 posts 8 web pages

It’s like a Pez dispenser.:)

wait, what engines are on that starship? 🧐

StarshipのPEZを出して。

The world's largest Pez dispenser.

It's like a satellite Pez dispenser

How about y’all prepare for the moon landing you’re supposed to perform in two years

Imagine if China had this - we would be freaking out.

@grok , what happens to these satellites once they become obsolete? Do they remain in orbit? Are they somehow reclaimed?

if it happens like this, this will be cool

Congratulations

Wonderful

Awesome technology