If all goes smoothly, Starlink could soon offer much improved performance. SpaceX requested “several small but significant updates” from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission, an independent agency of the US government. It is responsible for regulating communications, including radio, television, satellite, cable and wireline communications). network.
Together, these modifications and the associated addition are intended to enable the Gen2 satellite system to provide gigabit broadband speeds and very low latency as well as ubiquitous mobile connectivity to provide. The request also includes lowering the height of the three Starlink satellite pods by 45 and 60 km, respectively. According to Elon Musk, the next generation Starlink satellites will be so big that only SpaceX’s Starship will be able to carry them.
SpaceX also wants Starlink satellites to use E-band radio frequencies to provide users with better high-speed and low-latency broadband coverage, including over fixed satellite dishes and mobile devices.
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