Comment by Polizeiposaune

SpaceX form S-1 filed on 5/20/2026:

"... as of March 31, 2026, our constellation already incorporated over 23,000 inter-satellite lasers that create a dynamic mesh network in space, enabling traffic to route through orbit rather than relying solely on terrestrial backhaul infrastructure."

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1181412/000162828026...