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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink satellite constellation now surpasses 5,000 units, dominating more than 50% of all civilization’s satellites. A visualization of the satellites in real-time reveals the extent of Musk’s invasion of low Earth orbit for his own monetary interests. The growth of Starlink has been rapid, with plans to deploy up to 42,000 satellites. SpaceX has accelerated the deployment of second-generation Starlink satellites to improve network capacity and speed. Musk’s undeniable power in space continues to raise concerns about the consequences of his unchecked influence.