"The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday that it has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second generation Starlink satellites, for a total of 15,000 satellites worldwide. Beyond simply allowing SpaceX to launch more satellites and expand its high-speed internet coverage, the FCC says its decision also means Starlink satellites can operate across five frequencies and to provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States, along with supplemental coverage in the U.S."
"Reuters reports that SpaceX had requested approval for an additional 15,000 satellites, but the FCC said it would "defer authorization of the remaining 14,988 proposed Gen2 Starlink satellites." SpaceX must launch 50% of the approved Starlink satellites by December 1, 2028, and the remaining 50% by December 2031, the FCC says."
The Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX approval to launch 7,500 additional second generation Starlink satellites, bringing the approved total to 15,000 worldwide. The approval authorizes Starlink satellites to operate across five frequency bands and to provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States, while allowing supplemental coverage within the U.S. SpaceX requested authorization for 15,000 more Gen2 satellites, but the FCC deferred authorization for the remaining 14,988 proposed satellites. The FCC set buildout milestones requiring SpaceX to launch 50% of the approved satellites by December 1, 2028, and the remaining 50% by December 2031.
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