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SpaceX gets FCC green light for 15,000 direct-to-device satellites
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC has authorized SpaceX to deploy 15,000 direct-to-device communication satellites, expanding its satellite constellation significantly to enhance direct satellite connectivity services.
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SpaceX’s new FCC approval opens a broad market for direct satellite service providers. You should explore partnerships or technology shifts to integrate satellite links directly to user devices this quarter.
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