Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has surpassed 9 million active customers, marking a significant growth spurt just weeks after hitting 8 million. The service is now adding over 20,000 new users daily, driven by increasing demand for broadband in underserved areas and the expansion of its satellite constellation, which includes more than 9,000 low-Earth-orbit satellites. As of now, Starlink operates across 155 countries and territories. The rapid customer growth indicates a larger trend within SpaceX, as Starlink is a major revenue driver for the company. Elon Musk has indicated that Starlink could be key to SpaceX's potential initial public offering (IPO), which may happen as soon as next year, with valuations reaching up to $1.5 trillion. The article also touches on the financial challenges faced by Musk's other venture, xAI, which has accumulated $18 billion in debt. Efforts are underway to restructure this debt as SpaceX prepares for its IPO. In a notable move, the U.S. government has covertly supplied around 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran amid internet shutdowns during protests. This marks a significant step in direct U.S. involvement in providing satellite internet access in an area with restricted online access. The terminals were part of a broader strategy to support internet access initiatives within the country.