Constellation Expansion (2019-2020)

In 2019, SpaceX began launching the first batch of Starlink satellites, which were designed to operate in a medium-Earth orbit. The company initially planned to launch 12 satellites per batch, with the goal of deploying the entire constellation by 2020.

However, the launch of the first batch of satellites was delayed due to technical issues and concerns about the potential impact on existing satellite constellations. The delay was later attributed to the need for additional testing and validation of the satellite system.