Get FCC Approval, SpaceX Will Improve First Generation Starlink

JAKARTA SpaceX plans to replace its first-generation Starlink satellite with a larger size to enlarge broadband capacity. This desire has been approved by the US Federal Communications Commission (FC). On August 16, the FCC changed the license that allowed the launch of 4,408 first-generation Starlinks (Gen1) in low-Earth orbit. This change in licensing will allow SpaceX to launch Starlink Gen1 with the technology developed for Gen2. Reporting from Spacenews, the FCC says that this modification will pave the way for the launch of Starlink Gen1 which has enhanced beam formation equipment and digital processing. That way, SpaceX could narrow down broadband light. A narrower beam emitting is believed to be able to assist SpaceX in increasing network capacity. In addition, this beaming will use the company's licensed frequency more efficiently. The latest Starlink Gen1 weighs about 300 kilograms, still smaller when compared to the largest satellites for the current Gen2. After the entire Gen1 satellite is launched, SpaceX will deploy Starlink Gen2 with a weight of about 2,000 kilograms.

In addition to submitting changes to the Gen1 satellite, SpaceX also proposed a larger launch of the Starlink Gen1 in two possible forms. The first satellite was built to launch with Falcon 9, while other satellites will use Starship. Before the FCC grants license change permits, the Dish Network paid television service provider asked the agency to reject SpaceX's request. This change is feared to disrupt other satellite communication systems. However, this request was rejected by the FCC. The institute said, "With this modification, SpaceX will take advantage of advanced file-forming technology that will allow narrower and more focused appointments to ground stations."