Musk unveils 250 kW Starlink satellites to beat fiber everywhere

Elon Musk announced plans for Starlink satellites with 250 kW of power each — more than the ISS — delivering 10 Tbps in both directions with a path beyond 100 Tbps. The satellites aim to provide multi-gigabit internet and 5G satellite phone service everywhere, including dense cities.

• Each satellite packs 250 kW, more power than the International Space Station
• Throughput reaches 10 Tbps both ways, with a path past 100 Tbps
• Design leverages solar and thermal radiators from planned AI satellites
• Goal is to beat fiber and deliver 5G satellite phone coverage worldwide