#SpaceX gets #FCC approval to launch 7,500 more #Starlink #satellites😱 by Anthony Ha Sat, January 10, 2026 Excerpt: "The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday that it has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second-generation Starlink satellites, for a total of 15,000 satellites worldwide. "Beyond simply allowing SpaceX to launch more satellites and expand its high-speed internet coverage, the FCC says its decision also means Starlink satellites can operate across five frequencies to provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States, along with supplemental coverage in the U.S. "Reuters reports that SpaceX had requested approval for an additional 15,000 satellites, but the FCC said it would 'defer authorization of the remaining 14,988 proposed Gen2 Starlink satellites.' "SpaceX must launch 50% of the approved Starlink satellites by December 1, 2028, and the remaining 50% by December 2031, the FCC says." Read more:
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SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites
Beyond simply allowing SpaceX to launch more satellites and expand its high-speed internet coverage, the FCC says its decision also means Starlink ...
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This will guarantee #KesslerSyndrome sooner than later!😱 As #SpaceX Works Toward 50K #Starlink Satellites, #China Eyes Deploying 200K China's Institute of Radio Spectrum Utilization and Technological Innovation submits filings for two constellations, each of which could support 96,714 satellites, for a total of 193,428. Michael Kan, January 12, 2026 Excerpt: "To counter China, the FCC has been expediting and streamlining its satellite approvals. This includes clearing SpaceX to operate another 7,500 satellites for its second-generation constellation. The regulator has also approved plans to operate Starlink satellites at lower orbits, from 340km to 485km. Currently, Starlink has over 9,400 orbiting satellites." Read more:
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As SpaceX Works Toward 50K Starlink Satellites, China Eyes Deploying 200K
China's Institute of Radio Spectrum Utilization and Technological Innovation submits filings for two constellations, each of which could suppo...
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Oh great, more companies competing to hasten #KesslerSyndrome ! #Starlink-rival Eutelsat signs deal with Europe's #MaiaSpace to launch satellites By Gianluca Lo Nostro Fri, January 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM EST "#Eutelsat, which acquired OneWeb in 2023, plans to ⁠launch 440 Airbus-built #LEO #satellites in the coming years to replenish and expand its constellation." Read more:
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Starlink-rival Eutelsat signs deal with Europe's MaiaSpace to launch satellites
By Gianluca Lo Nostro Jan 16 (Reuters) - European satellite operator Eutelsat said on Friday it had signed a deal with French space startup MaiaSpa...
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#Starlink satellites lift off on #SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (video) By Robert Z. Pearlman, Wednesday (Jan. 14). Excerpt: "SpaceX added 29 more Starlink satellites to its low Earth orbit #megaconstellation today (Jan. 14). "A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the broadband internet relay units launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday. The rocket reached its preliminary orbit about nine minutes after the 1:08 p.m. EST (1808 GMT) liftoff." Read more / watch video:
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Starlink satellites lift off on SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (video)
Liftoff occurred at 1:08 p.m. EST on Wednesday (Jan. 14).
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Well, I think this is a hyperbole -- there will still be coax (axe/coax?) and fiber and good ol' landlines. Of course, #ElonMusk is trying to cut subsidies to those projects to divert money to #Starlink access! #KesslerSyndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone By Quamrul Haider, 19 January 2025 Excerpt: "If, indeed, satellites collide or go offline because of overcrowded LEO, critical services like internet, navigation (GPS), weather forecasts, cell phones, television and other space-based technologies could fail. Needless to say, this will cause widespread disruption to modern life. Imagine life without social media!" Read more:
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Kessler Syndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone
The scenario in which space debris collides and creates more debris is called Kessler Syndrome, named after the NASA scientist Donald Kessler.
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#TrumpIsABully levies #tariffs on nations opposing US control of #Greenland Story by Justin Boggs, January 17, 2026 "One day after he threatened to punish countries with tariffs if they do not support U.S. control of Greenland, President Donald Trump announced tariffs against eight European countries starting Feb. 1. "He has repeatedly said the United States needs Greenland for national security. Greenland is a self-governing territory that is part of the Kingdom of #Denmark. "Trump said that starting Feb. 1, imports from #Denmark, #Norway, #Sweden, #France, Germany, the #UK, the #Netherlands and #Finland will be levied a 10% tariff. Those tariffs would increase to 25% on June 1. "Tariffs are not actually paid by the country of origin, but by the company importing the items. "European and NATO leaders have joined Denmark in saying the United States cannot take control of the world’s largest island. "Trump’s remarks came days after Germany and France were among the nations that sent a small number of troops to show support for Greenland’s sovereignty. His announcement also comes a day after a bipartisan congressional delegation visited Denmark to express support for Greenland determining its own future." Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-levies-tariffs-on-nations-opposing-us-control-of-greenland/ #USPol #WorldPol #TrumpSucks #USImperialism #CorporateColonialism