Quote from: JulesVerneATV on 07/06/2025 08:23 pmQuote from: su27k on 09/08/2022 05:25 amSpaceX says "Globalstar, has enjoyed exclusive access to portions of the 1.6/2.4 GHz bands, even though the Commission did not provide Globalstar with perpetual exclusive use of the bands", believes "cutting-edge innovations" will ensure they don't cause intereference.Trump calls for spectrum auction in BBBThe bill orders the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and the FCC to identify at least 800 megahertz of spectrum from within a wide swathe between 1.3 GHz to 10.5 GHz https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250705/policy/fcc-restored-spectrum-pipelineIt does not appear to affect Starlink.
Quote from: su27k on 09/08/2022 05:25 amSpaceX says "Globalstar, has enjoyed exclusive access to portions of the 1.6/2.4 GHz bands, even though the Commission did not provide Globalstar with perpetual exclusive use of the bands", believes "cutting-edge innovations" will ensure they don't cause intereference.Trump calls for spectrum auction in BBBThe bill orders the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and the FCC to identify at least 800 megahertz of spectrum from within a wide swathe between 1.3 GHz to 10.5 GHz https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250705/policy/fcc-restored-spectrum-pipeline
SpaceX says "Globalstar, has enjoyed exclusive access to portions of the 1.6/2.4 GHz bands, even though the Commission did not provide Globalstar with perpetual exclusive use of the bands", believes "cutting-edge innovations" will ensure they don't cause intereference.
The FCC has approved SpaceX's request for increased radiated power on September 8th. I can't download the actual grant though.https://fccprod.servicenowservices.com/icfs?id=ibfs_application_summary&number=SES-MOD-20240719-01584
SAT-STA-20250902-00246Space Exploration Holdings requests special temporary authority for a period of up to 180 days to modify the orbital parameters and add additional frequencies to its first generation non-geostationary orbit constellation while its underlying modification application is pending (See ICFS File No. SATMOD-20250805-00200). SpaceX does not seek to increase the total number of first-generation satellites beyond the 4,408 authorized for its constellation.It seeks to:○ Add up to 575 satellites to the orbital shell located at 560 km with 97.6 degrees inclination○ Add up to 192 satellites to the orbital shell located at 570 km with 70 degrees inclinationOperate all first-generation satellites with orbital tolerances of +/-100 km and +/-2 degrees inclination
OK, here we go. A new 15,000-satellite MSS megaconstellation sitting right under the Gen2 megaconstellation.Quote from: NarrativeWith this application, SpaceX seeks authority to provide next-generation mobile satellite connectivity via a new, purpose-build, non-geostationary orbit (“NGSO) mobile satellite service (“MSS”) system. This new system of up to 15,000 satellites will provide ubiquitous connectivity to ordinary mobile handsets and a range of other devices and user terminals. Within the United States, SpaceX seeks authorization to operate in a subset of the International 2 GHz bands, 2000-2025 MHz, and 2180-2200 MHz bands (“2 GHz bands”). Additionally, the MSS system will offer Supplemental Coverage from Space (“SCS”) within the United States in the PCS G Block (1910-1915 MHz and 1990-1995 MHz) and AWS-H Block (1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz) bands. SpaceX proposes to offer MSS outside the U.S. across a range of bands, including L-band (1668-1675 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 1518-1525 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 1525-1559 MHz (space-to-Earth)), Extended L-band (1610-1626.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 2483.5-2500 MHz (space-to-Earth), and International 2 GHz (1980-2025 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 2170-2200 MHz (space-to-Earth)) and to offer SCS through arrangements with terrestrial mobile operators using spectrum in the range of 1429-2690 MHz.Quote from: NarrativeIn addition to MSS in the 2 GHz band, SpaceX also proposes to provide in the United States MSS under the Commission’s SCS framework in the AWS-H Block, consistent with the Table of Allocations and the SCS rules. As required by the SCS rules, SpaceX will be the only AWS-H Block licensee throughout the fifty U.S. states. Similarly, SpaceX proposes to extend its existing authorization to provide SCS in the PCS G Block to this new MSS system.Quote from: Narrative Additionally, as SpaceX has acquired EchoStar’s terrestrial AWS-4 licenses in the 2 GHz band, SpaceX may deploy ground-based systems in the U.S., creating a hybrid satellite/terrestrial network to expand the coverage and capacity of these services.https://fccprod.servicenowservices.com/icfs?id=ibfs_application_summary&number=SAT-LOA-20250916-00282
With this application, SpaceX seeks authority to provide next-generation mobile satellite connectivity via a new, purpose-build, non-geostationary orbit (“NGSO) mobile satellite service (“MSS”) system. This new system of up to 15,000 satellites will provide ubiquitous connectivity to ordinary mobile handsets and a range of other devices and user terminals. Within the United States, SpaceX seeks authorization to operate in a subset of the International 2 GHz bands, 2000-2025 MHz, and 2180-2200 MHz bands (“2 GHz bands”). Additionally, the MSS system will offer Supplemental Coverage from Space (“SCS”) within the United States in the PCS G Block (1910-1915 MHz and 1990-1995 MHz) and AWS-H Block (1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz) bands. SpaceX proposes to offer MSS outside the U.S. across a range of bands, including L-band (1668-1675 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 1518-1525 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 1525-1559 MHz (space-to-Earth)), Extended L-band (1610-1626.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 2483.5-2500 MHz (space-to-Earth), and International 2 GHz (1980-2025 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 2170-2200 MHz (space-to-Earth)) and to offer SCS through arrangements with terrestrial mobile operators using spectrum in the range of 1429-2690 MHz.
In addition to MSS in the 2 GHz band, SpaceX also proposes to provide in the United States MSS under the Commission’s SCS framework in the AWS-H Block, consistent with the Table of Allocations and the SCS rules. As required by the SCS rules, SpaceX will be the only AWS-H Block licensee throughout the fifty U.S. states. Similarly, SpaceX proposes to extend its existing authorization to provide SCS in the PCS G Block to this new MSS system.
Additionally, as SpaceX has acquired EchoStar’s terrestrial AWS-4 licenses in the 2 GHz band, SpaceX may deploy ground-based systems in the U.S., creating a hybrid satellite/terrestrial network to expand the coverage and capacity of these services.
SpaceX’s plan to upgrade Starlink with gigabit internet speeds has received partial approval from the US Federal Communications Commission, enabling the company to launch 7,500 more satellites, operate the constellation at lower orbits, and use a larger swath of radio frequencies....Satellite industry analyst Tim Farrar said he expects the FCC order to help drastically increase Starlink's network capacity, which has become stretched in certain parts of the US, where the satellite internet system is overloaded with users."The peak capacity in high demand areas could be as much as five times higher (of course you need to launch enough satellites to deliver that capacity)," he told PCMag in an email. "It should allow for substantial growth in the US customer base, which is already likely closing in on 3 million subscribers. And it will make it far less likely that Starlink encounters any congestion on the network from high levels of aircraft use near hubs, which was an area where Viasat claimed to have an advantage."Farrar also noted that the order clears SpaceX's cellular Starlink system to use a swath of 2GHz spectrum that the company acquired from EchoStar. But the FCC's order only approves the radio frequency use outside the US; the commission is still reviewing the spectrum transfer and SpaceX's proposed 15,000 satellite constellation meant to harness it.
The @FCC made some really innovative decisions as part of this @Starlink license, which will be game changers for the unconnected. First off, they delivered on @BrendanCarrFCC promise to speed things up. Jay Schwarz and the staff of the Space Bureau processed this application in less than half the time of previous licenses, even with delays from the government shut down. Faster processing = faster results for Americans. 🇺🇸But in addition to process, the @FCC included some really creative thinking—top of the list is leading a global charge to eliminate outdated limits (called EPFD) that unnecessarily reduce the power of next-generation satellite systems like @Starlink. With this simple update, @Starlink can protect legacy competing services while connecting more Americans with faster speeds, even before new hardware is launched. Win-Win!🏆🏆The @FCC is also taking a more flexible approach to how satellite constellations are configured in orbit. By allowing minor changes to orbital configurations, the @FCC is empowering engineers to make necessary adjustments over time. End result: safer, more sustainable orbits, and quicker adjustments to meet consumer needs.New spectrum! 📶 @Starlink engineers have been working overtime to meet spiking demand for broadband by finding ways to share new spectrum bands that no one else wants. For example, in this license, the @FCC gives access to frequencies so high that no one thought commercial satellite services could use them. Now, these frequencies will allow Americans to have the fastest broadband ever possible, even in the most remote locations. 📡And the @FCC wasn’t alone--@ArielleRoth and her team at @NTIAgov found pathbreaking ways to open up coordination with Federal agencies creating a path to even better service, especially for those in rural and remote areas that often get overlooked.Bottom line: these regulatory innovations mean great results for the people that need it most. The @Starlink team can’t wait to work with regulators around the world to find these kinds of creative solutions for their countries to make sure everyone can benefit anywhere on the globe! 🌍🌐🚀
