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Reuters • David Shepardson

FCC approves 7,500 more Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 cap to 15,000

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized SpaceX to construct, deploy and operate an additional 7,500 second‑generation Starlink satellites, bringing the FCC‑approved Gen2 total to 15,000 worldwide. The decision formalizes regulatory permission for a major expansion of SpaceX's commercial LEO broadband constellation.

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