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FCC Approves Next-Gen Starlink Satellite Constellation

Authorizes an Additional 7,500 Gen2 Satellites

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Tom Patton
Jan 13, 2026
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The FCC has granted a major authorization to Space Exploration Holdings to advance its second-generation Starlink satellite system, marking a significant milestone in global broadband connectivity.

“By authorizing 15,000 new and advanced satellites, the FCC has given SpaceX the green light to deliver unprecedented satellite broadband capabilities.”
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