SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a staggering one million satellites into low Earth orbit. With only about 10,000 active satellites currently in orbit (most of them Starlink), adding a million more would fundamentally alter the near-Earth environment. "If this is approved, we risk making low Earth orbit unusable for generations." "If this is approved, we risk making low Earth orbit unusable for generations." Launching a million satellites requires a launch cadence that dwarfs current capabilities.

Source: The Star January 31, 2026 19:38 UTC