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- Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its first batch of Starlink satellites several years ago.
- Musk said he plans to eventually create a constellation of up to 42,000 satellites.
- The internet service is ideal for remote sites and played a role in Ukraine's early efforts against Russia.
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