Thursday, November 15, 2018

Four LEO Constellations Get FCC Approval

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the requests of four companies—Space Exploration Holdings (SpaceX), Kepler Communications (Kepler), Telesat Canada (Telesat), and LeoSat—for proposed non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations designed to provide high-speed internet access across the United States and globally.

Though most of the time we think of mobile substitution for fixed services, these new low earth orbit (LEO) constellations promise to create even more competition and ability to substitute platforms.

SpaceX was given authorization  to construct, deploy, and operate a new very-low-Earth orbit constellation of more than 7,000 satellites.

Kepler was authorized to offer internet of things connectivity in the United States and globally, using 140 satellites.

Telesat’s service based on use of 117 satellites also was authorized.

LeoSat proposes to offer high-speed connectivity for enterprises and underserved communities, using a fleet of 78 satellites.

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