SpaceX's $17B Spectrum Deal Boosts Starlink's Cell Services Ambitions
SpaceX has made significant strides in its plans to revolutionize satellite communications. The company recently acquired S-band spectrum from EchoStar for $17 billion, aiming to expand its Starlink direct-to-cell services. This move follows a successful Starship test flight and sets the stage for further advancements in the coming years.
SpaceX's Starship completed a largely successful test flight on August 26, 2022, marking a significant milestone in the company's ambitious space exploration plans. Looking ahead, SpaceX plans to demonstrate Starship propellant transfer in low Earth orbit in 2023, further advancing the spacecraft's capabilities.
In the realm of satellite communications, SpaceX has big plans. The company aims to conduct tests on phones using the newly acquired spectrum late next year. This follows its purchase of S-band spectrum from EchoStar, which will support the expansion of Starlink direct-to-cell services. SpaceX expects to begin testing these services by the end of 2023.
To make this vision a reality, SpaceX requires partnerships with other firms for devices to use the new spectrum. The company also needs to deploy a new generation of satellites compatible with the EchoStar spectrum. Future Starlink satellites are expected to launch on SpaceX's Starship, further integrating the company's space exploration and communication efforts.
SpaceX's acquisition of S-band spectrum from EchoStar for $17 billion paves the way for the expansion of Starlink direct-to-cell services. With successful Starship test flights and plans to demonstrate propellant transfer in 2023, SpaceX is poised to make significant strides in both space exploration and satellite communications in the coming years.
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