SpaceX Starlink FCC Approval 2026: 7,500 New Satellites to Launch
The FCC has approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 additional Starlink Gen2 satellites as of January 2026. This brings the total authorized constellation to 15,000 units.
The orbital landscape is getting more crowded. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just gave SpaceX the green light to launch another 7,500 Gen2 satellites, bringing its authorized total to a massive 15,000 units.
SpaceX Starlink FCC Approval 2026: Expansion Details
According to Reuters, the FCC announced the decision on Friday, enabling SpaceX to operate across five frequencies. Crucially, the approval also covers direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States, alongside supplemental coverage within the country. While SpaceX had originally asked for 15,000 additional satellites, the regulator is deferring the decision on the remaining 14,988 proposed units for now.
The Deployment Deadlines
The approval comes with strings attached. SpaceX doesn't have an indefinite window to launch. It must adhere to a strict schedule to keep its spectrum rights.
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