The FCC approves SpaceX's request to deploy an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total to 15,000 satellites worldwide
The Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it has approved SpaceX's request to deploy another 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites …
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Discussion
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@brendancarrfcc
Brendan Carr
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President Trump is restoring America's technology leadership. NEW today, the FCC authorized SpaceX to deploy & operate up to 15,000 next-gen satellites — enabling even better, faster, and more advanced Internet services in the country. 🚀🇺🇸🚀🇺🇸🚀🇺🇸🚀 [image]
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@fcc
@fcc
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BREAKING: FCC Approves Next-Gen Satellite Constellation Today, the FCC granted @SpaceX a major authorization to advance its second-generation @Starlink satellite system, marking a significant milestone in global broadband connectivity. Read more 🧵⬇️ [image]
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@danny.page
Danny Page
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That would significantly increase the number of satellites currently in orbit, which already spend lots of resources to dodge each other. — www.space.com/space-explor... [embedded post]