GENEVA, SWITZERLAND The launching of thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit by tech billionaire Elon Musk s SpaceX threatens the de-facto monopolization of space, the head of competitor Arianespace Stephane Israel has warned. Elon Musk s Starlink constellation project recently received authorization from U.S. regulator the Federal Communications Commission to provide broadband from space and place thousands of satellites lower than previously proposed, angering competitors including Amazon. SpaceX, which asked the FCC for permission which will apply to some 2,800 satellites, plans ultimately to blanket poorly connected and isolated areas of the globe with internet connectivity. But rivals claim the lower altitude could increase risk of space collisions and heightened radio interference.
Competitor Fears Elon Musk s SpaceX Could Monopolise Space Competitor Fears Elon Musk s SpaceX Could Monopolise Space Elon Musk s Starlink constellation project recently received authorisation from US regulator.
Elon Musk s SpaceX threatens the de-facto monopolisation of space, competitors said today.
Geneva, Switzerland:
The launching of thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit by tech billionaire Elon Musk s SpaceX threatens the de-facto monopolisation of space, the head of competitor Arianespace Stephane Israel has warned.
Elon Musk s Starlink constellation project recently received authorisation from US regulator the Federal Communications Commission to provide broadband from space and place thousands of satellites lower than previously proposed, angering competitors including Amazon.
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