SpaceX successfully launched 21 advanced Starlink satellites on April 6, 2024, contributing to global internet connectivity efforts.

Six of the launched satellites have the capability to connect directly with mobile devices, a technological advancement aimed at enhancing connectivity in remote areas.

The total number of Starlink satellites has surpassed 5,000, signifying SpaceX's commitment to the growing industry of global digital inclusion.

Regulatory bodies like the ITU play a key role in overseeing the sustainable growth of satellite networks worldwide.

The upcoming Bandwagon-1 mission will carry a variety of small spacecraft focused on Earth observations and monitoring illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the importance of international space collaboration.

SpaceX is scheduled to launch 11 satellites on a rideshare mission on the same day at 7:16 p.m. EDT, featuring the first stage's 14th launch and landing.

The rideshare mission includes various satellites for customers around the globe and represents the first in SpaceX's new Bandwagon program.