SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for 100,000-Unit Starlink Gen3 Constellation to Expand Bandwidth

SpaceX has applied to the FCC for permission to deploy 100,000 third-generation Starlink satellites, aiming to increase bandwidth by 100x and deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical broadband. The plan involves heavier Gen3 satellites requiring Starship or Falcon Heavy rockets, with potential benefits for rural internet access despite current speed limitations.

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