SpaceX Gets FCC Approval to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites
Starlink satellites win FCC approval to launch 7,500 more—enabling global direct-to-cell service and expanded broadband coverage
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SpaceX Gets FCC Approval to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites
FCC Approves 7,500 New Starlink Satellites—What It Means for Global Internet Access In a major win for SpaceX and its Starlink internet service, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the launch of 7,500 next-generation Starlink satellites. This decision not only doubles SpaceX’s authorized second-generation (Gen2) constellation to 15,000 satellites but also unlocks new capabilities like direct-to-cell connectivity outside the U.S. and multi-band spectrum use. For users in remote or underserved regions, this could mean faster, more reliable internet—and even cellular coverage—without traditional ground infrastructure. Credit: SpaceX/Flick Why This FCC Ruling Is a Game-Changer for Starlink The FCC’s approval goes beyond just adding more satellites. It grants SpaceX permission to operate across five different frequency bands, significantly boosting bandwidth and reducing congestion as demand grows. More importantly, it formally greenlights Starlink’s plan to deliver direct…
