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FCC Approves SpaceX's 15,000-Satellite Direct-to-Device Constellation
Original: FCC Grants SpaceX Approval for 15,000-Satellite Very Low Earth Orbit Direct-to-Device Constellation
The US Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX approval to deploy a constellation of 15,000 satellites in very low Earth orbit for direct-to-device services. The decision allows the company's Starlink unit to offer mobile connectivity straight to standard phones from low altitudes, a major expansion of its satellite network and a significant step for the satellite-to-mobile communications market.
Why now: Regulatory approval for a massive new satellite constellation promises direct mobile connectivity and reshapes the space and telecom industries.
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