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SpaceX proposed adding a direct-to-smartphone capability to its Gen 2 Starlink broadband constellation using a hosted payload on approximately 2,000 satellites.
SpaceX has launched more than 3,500 Starlink satellites to date.
SpaceX filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on 2022-12-06 to include a direct-to-cellular hosted payload on around 2,000 Gen 2 Starlink satellites.
The hosted payload would enable Gen 2 Starlink satellites to use spectrum from cellular partners to deliver voice, messaging, and basic web browsing to standard phones beyond terrestrial network reach.
Some advanced Starshield capabilities are contingent on SpaceX deploying second-generation Starlink satellites that will be larger and designed with performance features and higher levels of encryption than the first-generation service.
SpaceX has launched approximately 3,500 first-generation Starlink satellites and recently received licensing approval to deploy Gen2 spacecraft.
The U.S. Air Force has purchased Starlink services to support units in Europe and Africa.
The FCC requires Gen2 Starlink satellites to comply with the September 2023 rule requiring low Earth orbit satellites to deorbit no more than five years after end of life, including in cases of failed satellites unable to deorbit on their own.
The Federal Communications Commission partially approved SpaceX’s application for the second generation of its Starlink constellation on 2023-12-01.
The FCC authorized SpaceX to launch 7,500 satellites of its proposed Gen2 Starlink constellation.
SpaceX's second-generation Starlink constellation received partial approval on 2022-12-01.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster that supported the Eutelsat 10B mission previously supported the launches of Telstar 18 VANTAGE, Iridium-8, and multiple Starlink missions.
The Falcon 9 booster that launched the Intelsat G-31/G-32 mission previously supported Dragon’s first crew demonstration mission, the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, SXM-7, and 10 Starlink missions.
SpaceX plans to use Starlink broadband satellites to connect with unmodified smartphones to enable services starting with text as early as 2024.
The United Kingdom gave SpaceX permission on 2022-11-10 to expand its Starlink satellite broadband network in the country.
The Falcon 9 booster used for the Hotbird 0.013 kg launch had previously been used in six other SpaceX missions, including cargo and crew deliveries to the International Space Station, launching a Turkish satellite, and deploying a batch of Starlink spacecraft.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, and one Starlink mission.
RV’ers can pause and unpause their Starlink service at any time with monthly billing increments.
Starlink service for RVs is now available for order and use.
RV’ers can access high-speed internet via the Flat High Performance Starlink in areas designated as 'High Capacity.'