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The FCC approved additional satellites Tuesday for Amazon's broadband constellation. The FCC authorized Amazon to deploy and operate 3,212 Gen 2 satellites between 590 and 630 kilometers above Earth, alongside 1,292 Polar spacecraft between 600 and 650 kilometers. The two systems are in addition to the 3,232-satellite Gen 1 network operating at similar altitudes to Gen 2, enlarging the company's total constellation to 7,736 satellites. The FCC also authorized Gen 1 satellites to use higher-frequency V-band spectrum in addition to Ka-band. The authorization comes as Amazon seeks approval for an extension to deployment deadlines for its Gen 1 satellites. [SpaceNews] https://lnkd.in/dMWxpe37

Orbiting the divide: How LEO satellites are transforming state broadband 🛰️ In this new research article, Broadband Breakfast explains why states are turning to LEO satellites to expand broadband access in hard-to-reach areas. READ HERE: https://bit.ly/3M4HUOA #ConnectedNation

Timing matters here. I suspect we're months away from retail stores where you can pick a satellite for your internet, not Comcast, tethering to your phone, or some other janky no-choice situation. "Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity on a global basis. With over 600 satellites flying in 12 synchronised orbital planes 1,200km above the Earth, the constellation brings high-speed internet to every corner of the planet. The availability of these latest satellites will assure full operational continuity for customers of the constellation, progressively replacing early batches coming to end of operational life."

Jeff Bezos's Blue link plans to launch more than 5400 satellites to build its TeraWave communicaiton network. StarLink already has 9400 satellites in Earth's low orbit. It is said there are currently more than 11,000 satellites in orbit and by 2028 this number could go up to 40,000. If you look at the surface area of the LEO and the number of potential satellites in LEO by end of 2028, we will have 66 satellites per million sq km and the average distance between satellites at 123 km and this could reduce to 100km by 2030 assuming you have 100,000 satellites in LEO by then These numbers are of course near assumptions (coming from high-end academic projections and extrapolations of regulatory filings), and this could get larger. But then, who is regulating the Space Estate.

The FCC has officially granted clearance to a potential Starlink competitor to launch a constellation of 4,000 low-earth orbit satellites, a regulatory approval that marks the most significant challenge yet to SpaceX’s dominance in the satellite internet market. The new player wants to target the enterprise and government sectors with a focus on high-security and low-latency data links. This expansion of the low-earth orbit satellites market is expected to drive down global satellite data costs but also intensifies concerns regarding orbital congestion and space traffic management. #SpaceTech #FCC #SatelliteInternet #Starlink #Innovation #Connectivity #Tech #Regulation #Telecoms #TechnologyNews https://lnkd.in/dpS7rf_F

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) has announced the results of its Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) development opportunity, selecting three Indian space companies — Astrome Technologies, Azista Industries and Dhruva Space — to develop modular, scalable small satellite bus platforms capable of hosting multiple payloads under this initiative. Each selected firm will receive milestone-linked support and funding as part of India’s push to strengthen its indigenous small satellite ecosystem and expand hosted-payload services. Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, stated:“The Satellite Bus as a Service initiative marks an important step in building a robust, sustainable, and globally competitive small satellite manufacturing ecosystem in India. By enabling indigenous satellite bus platforms and integrating them with India’s emerging small satellite launch capabilities, we are laying the foundation for India to become a preferred global destination for end-to-end small satellite manufacturing, launch, and hosted payload services.” #ISRO #SBaaS #SatelliteBus #SpaceInnovation #SmallSatellites #SpaceEcosystem #IndianSpaceSector #powerelectronics #powermanagement #powersemiconductor https://lnkd.in/g5-f8DPZ

FCC approves thousands more Amazon Leo satellites as Gen 1 deadline looms: Amazon received approval Feb. 10 to deploy thousands more broadband satellites, weeks after seeking relief from a July milestone for its first-generation network after reaching only about 11% of the required deployment. The post FCC approves thousands more Amazon Leo satellites as Gen 1 deadline looms appeared first on SpaceNews. #neuco

As state broadband programs look to LEO satellites for the hardest-to-reach areas, understanding performance variability is key. Our latest blog breaks down how satellite speeds are evolving and why continuous monitoring is essential for program success. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVZGmuXY

Who Builds China’s Satellites? China launched nearly 400 satellites in 2025, but who actually built them? This #SpaceWatchInsight breaks down the manufacturers behind China’s rapid launch cadence, from dominant state players to emerging commercial firms now stepping in as demand accelerates. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSQ9cx-b #SpaceWatchInsight #SpaceEconomy #SatelliteManufacturing #ChinaSpaceGuy Blaine Curcio Orbital Gateway Consulting Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. 时空道宇 Geespace MinoSpace GALAXYSPACE

Amazon still has to get its first-generation Leo satellite broadband network into full operation, but it's already won the OK from regulators to move on to the second-generation satellites (and end up putting 7,700 satellites in low Earth orbit). https://lnkd.in/g2a9dd3F