Abstract
Starlink, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system offering internet services developed by SpaceX, has revolutionised global connectivity through its LEO architecture. This article explores Starlink’s architecture, its strategic use in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and its implications for India across strategic, operational and tactical levels. It highlights both the potential benefits, such as connecting remote and underserved communities to the digital world, enhancing disaster resilience as well as critical challenges related to security, sovereignty and regulation.
Keywords. Starlink, Cyber Security, Satellite Internet, Tactical Communication, Satellite-Based Warfare, Space Domain Awareness, Starlink and Cyber Warfare.
