SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is poised to reach a significant milestone, with company President Gwynne Shotwell announcing that the subscriber count is expected to surpass 4 million. This announcement was made during her testimony before a Texas legislative committee, and the milestone was later confirmed by SpaceX. The growth has been remarkable, with Starlink gaining a million new customers since May, reflecting a rapid expansion since its beta service launch in October 2020. The service reached 1 million subscribers in December 2022, 2 million in September 2023, and 3 million in May 2024. Starlink's satellite constellation now consists of nearly 6,000 satellites, providing coverage in almost 100 countries. The service caters to both individual users and large enterprises, including major airlines and cruise lines. Financially, Starlink is projected to generate $6.6 billion in revenue this year, a significant increase from approximately $1.4 billion two years ago, according to Quilty Space, an industry research firm. The success of Starlink is integral to SpaceX's broader strategy of commercializing space and funding the development of its reusable rocket, Starship. CEO Elon Musk has emphasized that the revenue from Starlink will support further advancements in space exploration. The launch of Starship is expected to facilitate the deployment of even more Starlink satellites at a faster rate. Starlink has established itself as a dominant player in the satellite internet market, capturing market share from traditional providers like Viasat and SES, which operate in higher geostationary orbits. While other satellite constellations, such as Amazon's Project Kuiper, are in development, they have not yet begun commercial operations, allowing Starlink to maintain its lead in the industry.