Global Starlink outage prompts an outpouring of internet humor
Starlink Suffers Global Outage Affecting Millions
In an unexpected turn of events, SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service experienced a widespread outage on Thursday, affecting over 6 million customers across more than 120 countries and territories. This marks the first reported widespread Starlink outage for some users.
The outage, which began around 4 p.m. ET and lasted for approximately three hours, caused a stir online, with many users taking to social media to share their experiences and humorously vent their frustration. One user joked about troubleshooting steps to Starlink, suggesting, "Turn it off and on again. If that doesn't work, try moving it closer to the sky and apologizing profusely."
The outage prompted an online response, with various memes being posted about the satellite-based service failure. Some examples include, "Elon Musk right now to his staff members of Starlink," "Starlink outage has me staring at the sky like it's gonna apologize," and "My life without Starlink connection."
As the outage unfolded, some users found themselves going outside and touching grass, a humorous yet poignant response to the disruption in their internet service. The inconvenience caused by the outage was particularly felt by those living off-grid in mountainous areas, where Starlink has been a lifeline for connectivity.
Starlink issued an apology for the temporary disruption in service, committing to a full investigation into the issue and ensuring it doesn't happen again. SpaceX chief Elon Musk announced that service would be restored shortly and assured that SpaceX would identify and fix the root cause to prevent future occurrences.
It's worth noting that while search results mention a Starlink global outage in July 2025, caused by a failure of key internal software services that operate the core network, no details about the cause or any outage are given for February 11, 2021. The current mood of some users is awkward due to the Starlink outage, with many appealing to the company to resolve the service disruption as soon as possible.
As of now, it appears there are no publicly documented details in the provided search results specific to the February 2021 outage. However, Starlink's swift response and commitment to resolving the issue bodes well for the future of the service.
The unusual Starlink outage sparked discussions on social media, blending humor with frustration as users shared memes related to space-and-astronomy technology. For instance, some posted memes saying, "Elon Musk right now to his staff members of Starlink," which pokes fun at the situation, or "Starlink outage has me staring at the sky like it's gonna apologize," indicating the unexpected void in their entertainment and communication.
