Starlink's new FCC approval for 7,500 more satellites aims to boost service and capacity for millions. But at what cost?

The FCC's partial grant lets SpaceX operate 7,500 more satellites, for a total of over 19,000 in Earth's orbit, and use even more radio bands at higher power limits.

Starlink will have 15,000 Gen2 satellites in space within the next five years, after a regulatory decision.

The approval will let SpaceX deploy a batch of 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing direct-to-cell (DTC) connectivity outside the U.S. and supplemental coverage inside ...

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Starlink's plans to deploy an additional 7,500 of its Gen2 satellites to comprise a 15,000-satellite constellation.

The approval will allow SpaceX to operate a constellation of 15,000 Starlink satellites, the regulator said in a Jan. 9 ...

A new batch of Starlink satellites arrived in orbit Sunday morning following a Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space ...

The FCC order authorizing additional Starlink Gen2 constellation satellites comes as SpaceX is preparing to start launching largerV3 satellites. Credit: SpaceX WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications ...

The FCC on Friday confirmed that it has granted the Elon Musk-controlled SpaceX “a major authorization” to advance its second-generation Starlink satellite system, marking a significant milestone in ...

The FCC said it has approved SpaceX's request to deploy 7,500 additional second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing the total authorized Gen2 constellation to 15,000 satellites worldwide. The ...