SpaceX’s Starlink internet now approved for use on boats, cars and aircrafts

Washington: The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Elon Musk’s SpaceX approval to use its Starlink satellite internet system on vehicles in motion such as cars, trucks, boats, and aircraft.

Along with SpaceX, the FCC has also granted approval to Kepler Communications, paving the way for a new class of user terminals that can connect to broadband-beaming satellites while on the move.

“Authorising a new class of terminals for SpaceX’s satellite system will expand the range of broadband capabilities to meet the growing user demands that now require connectivity while on the move, whether driving an RV (recreational vehicle) across the country, moving a freighter from Europe to a US port or while on a domestic or international flight,” FCC international bureau chief Tom Sullivan, said.

The approval comes after SpaceX and a slew of other companies had last year requested regulatory approval from the FCC to allow Earth Stations in Motion (ESIM) Starlink terminals to be used in moving vehicles.

Starlink is SpaceX’s ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites into low- to medium-Earth orbit in order to provide low-latency broadband coverage to the Earth below. Spacex Starlink approved use Spacex Starlink approved use

About Starlink

SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. As the world’s leading provider of launch services – and the only provider with an orbital class reusable rocket – SpaceX has deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations.

Source: Agencies