The approval allows the deployment of thousands of additional satellites.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved SpaceX’s request to deploy up to 7,500 additional second-generation Starlink satellites, increasing the constellation’s authorized total to 15,000. The decision allows upgrades to satellite design, expanded frequency use, and new orbital configurations to support broadband and mobile connectivity.
According to the FCC, the authorization supports competition in the satellite broadband market and expands coverage capabilities, including supplemental mobile service and direct-to-device connectivity.
“By authorizing 15,000 new and advanced satellites, the FCC has given SpaceX the green light to deliver unprecedented satellite broadband capabilities, strengthen competition, and help ensure that no community is left behind.”
The decision followed coordination with the Department of Commerce and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Chairman Carr and members of the FCC as they regulate space-based communications systems.
- For U.S. officials as they collaborate on the management of orbital space and radio frequencies.
- For governing officials to ensure adequate access to communications infrastructure as technologies expand.
Sources: Federal Communications Commission
