Starlink

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, an international telecommunications provider that is a wholly owned subsidiary of American aerospace company SpaceX, providing coverage to around 130 countries and territories.

: In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the Starlink logo, with SpaceX branding visible in the background
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The service has been widely used by Ukrainians during the war with Russia, by protesters in Iran to bypass internet restrictions, and by aid workers in Gaza.

The New Arab Staff
13 May, 2026
Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Anonymous/Getty Images)
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Starlink - Photo Illustration
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