<ul><li>SpaceX's Starlink constellation was expanded with a Falcon 9 launch, reinforcing its global connectivity role amidst rising demand and competition.</li><li>The recent Falcon 9 launch, known as SpaceX's Starlink 6-93 mission, added 28 satellites to the existing network of over 7,200 in low Earth orbit.</li><li>Starlink's significance was evident during a blackout in Spain and Portugal, where a 35% usage surge highlighted its reliability compared to traditional networks.</li><li>SpaceX's lead in the satellite broadband market faces competition from Amazon's Project Kuiper and telecom giants, as global interest in satellite communications grows. Geopolitical shifts shape the landscape with regions like Ukraine and Germany exploring alternative options.</li></ul>

SpaceX expands Starlink constellation amid surging global demand

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