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Will SpaceX's Starlink start deployment by 2021?

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The community gave this a 99% chance, and it resolved Yes.
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Authors:
Anthony
Opened:Feb 27, 2018
Closes:Jun 1, 2019
Resolved:May 23, 2019
Spot Scoring Time:Feb 28, 2018
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How many Starlink satellites will be in operation on January 1, 2028?

11.7k satellites
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When will Starlink be spun out from SpaceX?

20 Nov 2027
(10 Jun 2026 - 17 Mar 2030)
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14 forecasters

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4% chance
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