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Three years ago, SpaceX’s Starlink connected its first customer to high-speed internet. Starlink is an internet service provided by SpaceX through a satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit. Since then, the service has rapidly expanded, reaching locations all over the world where internet access has been unreliable, expensive, or unavailable.

Starlink now operates on all seven continents and in over 60 countries. It boasts more than 2 million active customers. The service has been particularly influential in areas like Ukraine, contributing to advancements, although offensive operations into Russia have been prohibited by Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX.

SpaceX, the parent company of Starlink, has recently been valued at 7 billion. This has fueled speculation among space enthusiasts and Elon Musk fans about the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) for SpaceX, similar to the success of Tesla. While Musk has not announced an IPO timeline, Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, hinted at a potential catalyst in 2022. Starlink achieved a cash-flow positive quarter that year, and Shotwell predicted a profitable 2023 for Starlink, suggesting that an IPO may be on the horizon.

The story of the first Starlink customers, Wendy Layer and Sean Layer from Sandpoint, Idaho, showcases the transformative power of the service. Wendy, who works remotely, shared how Starlink has enabled her to stream movies, video chat, and play online games without lag. The couple no longer had to compromise on where they live due to a lack of technology.

As Starlink celebrates its three-year milestone, it continues to revolutionize internet connectivity worldwide and shows tremendous potential for future growth.

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