The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

EchoStar to Sell Full Portfolio of AWS-4 and H-Block Spectrum Licenses to SpaceX

Plans to Develop and Deploy a Next-Generation Starlink Direct-to-Cell Constellation

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Tom Patton
Sep 09, 2025
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For In-Depth analysis of this deal see SpaceX's $17 Billion Spectrum Play.

A definitive agreement has been reached between SpaceX And EchoStar to sell the latter company's AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses for approximately $17 billion, consisting of up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock valued as of the entry into the defin…

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