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 approved fleet to 15,000. This expansion allows for faster broadband speeds, direct-to-cell connectivity outside the U.S., and operation across five frequency bands. While SpaceX aims for nearly 30,000 satellites, the FCC deferred approval for higher orbits. Concerns about space debris and interference with astronomical observations have been raised, though SpaceX commits to deorbiting satellites.