Topic: starlink expansion
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SpaceX Proposes 1 Million Solar-Powered Satellite Data Centers
SpaceX has proposed launching up to one million solar-powered satellites to create orbital data centers, aiming to meet the surging computational demands of artificial intelligence with abundant space-based solar energy. The unprecedented scale of this constellation raises major concerns about sp...
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SpaceX Cleared to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites
The FCC has authorized SpaceX to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing the total approved Gen2 constellation to 15,000 to enhance global broadband access. The approval allows SpaceX to deploy advanced satellites using a broader range of frequencies and new orb...
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Starlink's $20/mo 5G Phone Service to End Dead Zones
Starlink's Direct-to-Cell service, enabled by a $17 billion spectrum acquisition, aims to provide global, affordable connectivity and eliminate dead zones worldwide. The service is expected to cost $10 to $20 per month, leveraging SpaceX's advanced satellites and Starship rocket to bypass traditi...
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SpaceX's FCC Push Secures $17B EchoStar Spectrum Deal
SpaceX has secured a $17 billion deal to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar, strengthening its satellite communications market position and resolving regulatory issues. The agreement includes $8.5 billion in cash, an equivalent in SpaceX stock, and $2 billion in debt interest payments, follo...
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