Federal Court Upholds FCC Decision to Allow SpaceX's Starlink to Deploy Gen2 Satellites
Introduction
A federal court has upheld the Federal Communications Commission's decision to allow SpaceX's Starlink to deploy 7, 500 next-generation (Gen2) satellites into low-earth orbit to provide Internet access. The court rejected claims by the International Dark-Sky Association that sought to overturn the FCC decision on light pollution grounds and Dish Network's concerns over signal interference issues.
Ingredients
- 7,500 next-generation (Gen2) satellites
- Software and hardware to reduce brightness
Directions
- Deploy 7, 500 Gen2 satellites into low-earth orbit
- Change software and hardware to reduce brightness
- Ensure compliance with ITU licensing and self-certification process
- Provide internet access to customers in 75 countries
Conclusion
The court's decision serves the public interest by promoting internet access competition. SpaceX's Starlink project with its 6,000 deployed satellites, over 5,200 of which are operational and serving nearly 2.7 million users, is changing the game when it comes to providing internet services across the globe. With this decision, SpaceX can continue to provide internet access to more people while also mitigating concerns over light pollution and signal interference.
Originally Post From https://broadbandbreakfast.com/court-upholds-fcc-approval-of-starlinks-leo-launch-license/
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