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• Douglas Gorman
Starlink and Amazon Leo rewrite the satellite‑broadband market and strain orbital governance
Starlink's rapid buildout—more than 10,020 active satellites and 10 million subscribers—paired with Amazon Leo's 212 satellites and limited commercial roll‑out, helped drive a fourfold rise in operational satellites since 2020. The surge is forcing competitors to pivot from capacity plays and is straining orbital traffic, debris and governance.
