Sunday, 11 January, 2026
FCC Approves SpaceX Request to Deploy 7,500 Next-Generation Starlink Satellites
The Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX permission to launch 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites. This expansion aims to enhance global high-speed internet capacity and reduce latency for remote areas. While the approval is a victory for Elon Musk’s orbital ambitions, the FCC included strict conditions to address environmental concerns, orbital debris, and potential interference with astronomy.