SpaceX obtains spectrum for 15,000-satellite mobile connectivity plan

The airwave acquisition will enable two-way data links between orbiting satellites and consumer mobile devices.

Luisa Marconi

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SpaceX has secured radio spectrum to support its planned satellite mobile connectivity service. ^[1] The acquisition grants the company up to 14 megahertz of paired airwaves, suitable for two-way data transmission between satellites and ground devices. SpaceX aims to launch 15,000 next-generation satellites to operate the network. ^[2]

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The acquisition would grant SpaceX up to 14 megahertz of paired airwaves, enabling two-way data transmission between satellites and mobile devices. · CNET
SpaceX aims to launch 15,000 next-generation satellites as part of its mobile connectivity initiative. · indiatimes.com

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