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SpaceX seeks approval for 100,000 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX has filed with the FCC to launch up to 100,000 additional Starlink satellites, aiming to increase network capacity by 100 times. The new constellation would operate at lower altitudes to reduce latency and improve coverage. The proposal faces regulatory hurdles and concerns about space debris and astronomy interference.
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The massive scale of this expansion raises serious questions about orbital congestion and regulatory feasibility, even if the bandwidth gains are real.
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