Reuters
• David Shepardson
FCC authorizes 7,500 more Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000
The Federal Communications Commission has authorized SpaceX to construct, deploy and operate an additional 7,500 second‑generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites, bringing the Gen2 constellation to 15,000 vehicles worldwide. The decision is a regulatory milestone that clears the way for a major expansion of LEO broadband capacity and coverage.