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Amazon asks FCC for two‑year extension to deploy 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellites, cites launch shortage

Amazon has asked the FCC for a two‑year extension to a mid‑2026 deadline requiring more than 1,600 Kuiper (now Amazon Leo) satellites in orbit, saying a global shortage of available launch vehicles has made it harder than expected to secure rides and complete initial deployments needed to start service.

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

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FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000

2026-01-09T16:24:35.139511-08:00

Via Satellite

Bipartisan Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act introduced to speed satellite licensing

2026-01-16T12:11:30.808132-08:00

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Amazon asks FCC for two‑year extension to deploy 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellites, cites launch shortage Amazon has asked the FCC for a two‑year extension to a mid‑2026 deadline requiring more than 1,600 Kuiper (now Amazon Leo) satellites in orbit, saying a global shortage of available launch vehicles has made it harder than expected to secure rides and complete initial deployments needed to start service.

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00

Amazon asks FCC for two‑year extension to deploy 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellites, cites launch shortage

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns The FAA is exploring arrangements under which U.S. cellular providers would contribute to financing roughly $4.5 billion to upgrade tens of thousands of aircraft radio altimeters, according to recently released meeting memos. The moves aim to mitigate operational risks from 5G C-band deployments that can interfere with altimeter signals.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

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Bipartisan Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act introduced to speed satellite licensing Senators Ted Cruz and Peter Welch introduced the bipartisan Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act to shorten federal satellite licensing timelines and deliver greater regulatory predictability. The Satellite Industry Association has endorsed the bill, saying it will strengthen the commercial satellite sector and accelerate approvals for space and ground infrastructure.

2026-01-16T12:11:30.808132-08:00

Bipartisan Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act introduced to speed satellite licensing

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China files to deploy up to 200,000 satellites, cites collision risk from Starlink as FCC clears 7,500 Gen2 launches China has filed plans to deploy up to 200,000 satellites, citing collision risks from SpaceX's rapidly expanding Starlink network. Beijing's regulator says such ITU filings are routine; the move comes as the US FCC approved 7,500 second‑generation Starlink satellites.

2026-01-12T01:29:33.242733-08:00

China files to deploy up to 200,000 satellites, cites collision risk from Starlink as FCC clears 7,500 Gen2 launches

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FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000 The FCC has authorized SpaceX to construct, deploy and operate 7,500 additional second‑generation Starlink satellites, bringing the Gen2 constellation to 15,000 spacecraft worldwide. The decision clears a major regulatory hurdle for expanding LEO broadband capacity and global service coverage.

2026-01-09T16:24:35.139511-08:00

FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000

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Amazon asks FCC for two‑year extension to deploy 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellites, cites launch shortage

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000

Bipartisan Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act introduced to speed satellite licensing

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