SpaceX, founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is planning to open an office in Dublin as part of its efforts to expand sales of its “space broadband” service, Starlink, throughout Europe. This move marks SpaceX’s first physical presence in Europe.

The new Dublin office will focus on supporting Starlink’s financial operations across the continent. A SpaceX source confirmed that the company’s expansion into Europe is in direct response to the growing demand for Starlink’s broadband internet service worldwide.

With the expansion into Europe, SpaceX aims to meet the increasing financial obligations that come with providing Starlink’s broadband internet service in Ireland and other European countries. The company sees a significant market opportunity in Europe and wants to establish a local presence to efficiently support and manage its operations.

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation that aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access to users anywhere on the planet. It operates a network of thousands of small satellites that work together to provide reliable internet coverage even in remote and underserved areas.

The Starlink service has been rapidly expanding its customer base globally. It offers high-speed internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations, and has received positive feedback for its reliability and performance.

By opening an office in Dublin, SpaceX aims to further establish itself as a key player in the European market for satellite broadband services. The company’s expansion into Europe is expected to bring enhanced connectivity options to customers across the continent, contributing to the growth and development of digital infrastructure in Europe.