SpaceX has secured a crucial victory in its quest to blanket the globe with high-speed internet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted permission for the company to launch an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites.
This latest authorization is a significant milestone for the Gen2 constellation. When combined with previous approvals, SpaceX now possesses the regulatory clearance to deploy a massive fleet of 15,000 next-generation satellites.
The expansion is designed to drastically increase network capacity and reduce latency, potentially bringing reliable connectivity to the most remote corners of the globe. However, the deployment scale raises ongoing discussions regarding orbital debris and space traffic management. As the race for global internet dominance heats up, competitors like Amazon’s Project Kuiper will be watching closely.
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