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SpaceX Says It Needs License for 5 Million Starlink Earth Stations

Citing "extraordinary demand for access to the Starlink non-geostationary orbit satellite system," SpaceX asked the FCC International Bureau to modify its blanket earth station license to bump authorized units from 1 million to 5 million. Friday's application said it hasn't…

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advertised the broadband satellite constellation, but close to 700,000 people in all states over a few days registered interest. Its license was granted in March.