SpaceX (SPCX) Plans 42,000 Satellites Following FCC Approval

SpaceX (SPCX) is approved by the FCC to launch 12,000 low Earth orbit satellites, with plans submitted for an additional 42,000. Over 9,000 Starlink satellites are already in orbit. In 2026, SpaceX has launched more than 1,500 satellites, aiming to deploy around 3,000 this year. The upcoming Starship megarocket, capable of launching 600 satellites at once, is expected to significantly accelerate future launches, although its commercialization may not occur until 2027.