SpaceX led by Earon Mask gets permission from the authorities to launch 7,500 artificial satellites of the satellite Internet 'Starlink'

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' Starlink ', a satellite Internet developed by SpaceX, a space development company led by Mr. Elon Musk, communicates with artificial satellites launched into low orbit of the earth with antennas on the ground, and is used inrural areas where ground communication infrastructure is not developed. It enables the use of high-speed Internet while on the move . Newly, it turned out that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States gave SpaceX permission to launch 7,500 Starlink satellites.

SpaceX Wins FCC Approval to Launch 7,500 Starlink Satellites - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-01/spacex-wins-fcc-approval-to-launch-7-500-starlink-satellites

FCC authorizes SpaceX Gen2 Starlink: Up to 7,500 satellites
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/01/fcc-authorizes-spacex-gen2-starlink-up-to-7500-satellites.html

SpaceX gets US approval to deploy up to 7,500 satellites | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-fcc-partially-grants-spacexs-application-second-gen-satellite-system-2022-12-01/

Starlink provides high-speed Internet communication by forming a constellation with a large number of artificial satellites orbiting low earth orbit, and started providing services in Japan from October 2022. The FCC has already approved plans to launch 4,400 first-generation Starlink satellites, of which about 3,500 have been launched at the time of writing. As of June 2022, Starlink's subscribers were about 500,000 worldwide.

Meanwhile, a document released by the FCC on December 1 revealed that the FCC had approved a plan to launch a total of 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites. 'Our actions will allow SpaceX to begin deploying the second-generation Starlink satellite, bringing the next generation of satellite broadband to Americans nationwide,' the FCC said.

Starlink is reported to have slowed down due to too many users. Therefore, forming a constellation with 2nd generation Starlink satellites is also important for maintaining more stable communication conditions.

It turns out that the communication speed of 'Starlink', which realizes satellite communication Internet anywhere in the world, is declining as the number of users increases, what is the actual situation? -GIGAZINE

by Steve Jurvetson

However, the number of launches of the second generation Starlink satellites that SpaceX originally sought was about 30,000, and SpaceX's application was not completely approved. Regarding the launch of a large number of artificial satellites by satellite Internet services such as Starlink, there is a concern that the number of artificial satellites orbiting in orbit will increase, resulting in an increase in collision accidents between satellites and the occurrence of further space debris . In addition, the negative impact of satellite light on astronomical observations is being viewed as a problem.

It turns out that ``light pollution'' produced by artificial satellites affects astronomical observations throughout the earth - GIGAZINE

Although various problems have been pointed out, satellite Internet is very promising for people living in areas where communication infrastructure is underdeveloped. Starlink is also attracting attention from public institutions, such as the British government testing whether Starlink can be used to develop communication infrastructure in rural areas.

UK to deploy Elon Musk's Starlink in first test of satellite for rural connectivity | Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/a3ed483e-f76a-4ba6-a57f-a8ad8cf5b271

However, in August 2022, Starlink faced various headwinds, such as the rejection of a $900 million (approximately 130 billion yen) subsidy application from the FCC on the grounds that ``we were unable to achieve the internet speed that satisfies the requirements''. has also been hit. Also, in October 2022, he indicated his intention to continue to provide Starlink free of charge to the Ukrainian government, which is being invaded by Russia. It is said that the price was raised from 60 dollars (about 8000 yen) to 75 dollars (about 10,000 yen).

Starlink prices in Ukraine nearly double as mobile networks falter | Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/f69b75cf-c36a-4ab3-9eb7-ad0aa00d230c

Starlink nearly doubles satellite internet terminal prices in Ukraine | Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/starlink-price-hike-in-ukraine-144623737.html