Recent versions of Starlink have satellite to satellite laser communication. Once the constellation’s orbital laser link network is activated, Starlink will even be able to connect customers beyond the reach of the network’s ground stations by routing communications through other satellites until a station is in range.
Starlink 3-4 was also SpaceX’s 148th consecutively successful Falcon 9 launch, the 172nd successful Falcon 9 launch overall. SpaceX has had 50 launches in just over 12 months (367 days).
Here is list of launches by rocket. Falcon 9 is split into some different variants. All versions of Ariane 5 have had 113 launches.
Some retired rockets have had more launches.
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