Reuters
• David Shepardson
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.