SpaceX Plans 100,000 New Starlink Satellites for 100x Bandwidth

SpaceX wants to launch 100k more Starlink satellites for 100x the bandwidth

SpaceX has applied to the FCC to launch 100,000 new Gen3 Starlink satellites, promising ultra-low latency and multi-gigabit speeds. While current real-world performance lags behind fiber, this massive expansion aims to serve billions of AI devices and rural users. However, the plan requires heavy Starship launches and faces scrutiny over spectrum interference and astronomical impact.

"For people like Westover, who lives in rural Idaho, Starlink isn't just great; it's a necessity."