SpaceX is now putting its cash-rich coffers to good use by significantly ramping up the planned launch cadence for its Gen3 (alternatively called the V3) constellation of satellites, as evidenced by a recent FCC filing that seeks authorization for launching as many as 100,000 satellites. SpaceX now wants to place 100,000 Gen3 satellites in very-low Earth orbit shells, with each satellite weighing as much as 2,000 kg For the benefit of those who might not be aware, SpaceX's Gen2 Starlink satellites currently offer a higher capacity and lower latency vs. their Gen1 counterparts, while allowing for: Also, SpaceX recently unveiled […]

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