US Court of Appeals upholds FCC's approval of SpaceX's Starlink satellite plan for space-based internet.

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the FCC's decision to approve SpaceX's Starlink satellite plan for space-based broadband internet service. The court rejected challenges from DISH Network and an environmental group, confirming that the FCC's decision to license SpaceX's Gen2 Starlink satellites was lawful and reasonable. SpaceX aims to operate a network of 29,988 satellites to provide internet to areas with limited or no access.

July 12, 2024
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