What new approval did Amazon's Leo satellite constellation receive?

Amazon's Leo satellite constellation received FCC approval to launch an additional 4,504 satellites for its second generation.

How will the new Leo satellites improve coverage and speeds?

The new satellites will enhance coverage, particularly in polar regions, and operate on more radio frequencies and at higher power levels in the US to improve speeds.

What is Amazon's status regarding its first-generation Leo constellation deadline?

Amazon is seeking an extension or waiver for its first-generation Leo constellation deadline, as it has not met the FCC's requirement to launch at least half of its initial 3,232 satellites by late July.

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Amazon's Starlink Rival Leo Cleared for Next-Gen Satellites

11 Feb

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Summary

Amazon's Leo constellation received FCC clearance for over 4,500 new satellites.
The approval includes enhanced coverage for polar regions and higher operating power.
Amazon faces an FCC deadline for its first-generation constellation launch.

Amazon's Starlink Rival Leo Cleared for Next-Gen Satellites

Amazon has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) clearance to launch a second generation of its Leo satellite constellation. This approval authorizes the deployment of an additional 4,504 satellites in low-Earth orbit.

The new satellites will enhance coverage, particularly in polar regions like Alaska and northern Canada. They will also operate on more radio frequencies, including V-band, and at higher power levels in the US, similar to SpaceX's Starlink second-generation satellites.

This clearance arrives as Amazon races to meet an FCC deadline for its first-generation constellation. The company was required to launch at least half of its initial 3,232 satellites by late July but currently has only about 180 operational.