FCC approves 15,000 satellite constellation for Starlink Mobile

Regulator cleared the Gen2 application this week, while full standalone mobile service remains pending further approval.

Luisa Marconi

Senior Space Correspondent

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The US Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX's Starlink Mobile Gen2 constellation application, authorising launch of up to 15,000 satellites optimised for 2 GHz spectrum globally.^[1] SpaceX plans to combine this satellite network with low-band radio spectrum licences to deliver high-speed service directly to unmodified devices anywhere. No commercial launch timeline has been announced.^[2] All elements of the planned architecture require final FCC sign off before deployment can proceed.^[4] SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell had previously forecast a Starlink Mobile launch in late 2027, during the company's August quarterly results presentation.^[3]

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The Federal Communications Commission also approved Starlink Mobile's Gen2 constellation application this week, authorizing SpaceX to launch 15,000 satellites optimized for 2 GHz spectrum globally. · The Globe and Mail
The SpaceX US 800 MHz frequency acquisition still requires FCC approval, with no commercial launch timeline announced. · Investing.com
Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, previously forecasted a launch of Starlink Mobile in late 2027 during the company's first quarterly results presentation in August. · Les Affaires
The Federal Communications Commission must sign off on the deal before SpaceX can deploy the new architecture. · theverge.com

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