FCC gives Amazon Leo the greenlight to launch more satellites

The Federal Communications Commission recently granted Amazon Leo the authority to launch 4,500 more satellites. Recently, Amazon Leo asked the FCC for permission to extend its deadline to launch 3,232 satellites until July 30, 2028. The FCC hasn’t ruled on that request yet, but it’s generally expected to approve it. Now, with the FCC’s permission to launch 4,500 more satellites, Amazon Leo will potentially have a low-Earth-orbit constellation of more than 7,700 satellites. As for the 4,500 additional satellites, Amazon Leo must launch 50% of those by February 10, 2032, and the remaining half by February 10, 2035. The FCC’s order addressed all of Amazon’s proposed satellites which include:

• The first 3,232 satellite system;
• 3,212 more satellites as part of Amazon’s second-generation;
• 1,292 more satellites for a polar system.