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FCC Approves SpaceX's 15,000 Satellites for Starlink Mobile Service
Original: FCC Green Lights SpaceX's 15,000 Satellites for Starlink Mobile
The US Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX's plan to operate 15,000 additional satellites supporting Starlink's direct-to-mobile service. The decision clears a major regulatory hurdle for expanding satellite-based cellular connectivity, allowing Starlink to significantly scale its constellation and bring mobile coverage to remote areas. It marks one of the largest satellite approvals granted to a single operator.
Why now: Regulatory approval for a massive satellite expansion has major implications for global mobile connectivity and the space industry.
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