The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX's request to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing the total to 15,000. This expansion aims to enhance global internet service, offering direct-to-cell connectivity outside the U.S. and speeds up to 1 gigabit per second. The FCC also permitted upgrades and broader frequency use. However, concerns have been raised regarding space debris and interference with astronomical observations, though SpaceX commits to deorbiting satellites.