The Federal Communications Fee announced Friday that it has given SpaceX approval to launch one other 7,500 of its second era Starlink satellites, for a complete of 15,000 satellites worldwide.
Past merely permitting SpaceX to launch extra satellites and increase its high-speed web protection, the FCC says its determination additionally means Starlink satellites can function throughout 5 frequencies and to supply direct-to-cell connectivity outdoors the USA, together with supplemental protection within the U.S.
Reuters stories that SpaceX had requested approval for an extra 15,000 satellites, however the FCC mentioned it could “defer authorization of the remaining 14,988 proposed Gen2 Starlink satellites.”
SpaceX should launch 50% of the authorized Starlink satellites by December 1, 2028, and the remaining 50% by December 2031, the FCC says.
