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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 roughly 15,000 satellites in very low Earth orbit for direct-to-device services, enabling mobile phones to connect to satellites without ground infrastructure. The decision marks a major regulatory step for SpaceX's satellite internet ambitions beyond its existing Starlink network, drawing attention from the telecom and space industries.
Why now: Regulatory approval for such a large low-orbit constellation has major implications for global mobile connectivity and competition in the satellite communications market.
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