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SpaceX has requested FCC approval to launch an additional 15,000 satellites for its Starlink system to enhance global connectivity. Currently, it has approval for about 12,000 satellites, with around 650 in operation.

Critics, including Viasat and Globalstar, warn this could dominate orbital resources and cause harmful interference. Environmental group DarkSky International raised concerns about pollution from satellite reentry.

Blue Origin highlighted operational risks in very low-Earth orbit. The FCC's leadership, supportive of SpaceX, may influence regulatory outcomes.