Second-Gen Starlink Constellation Begins Data Transmission by SpaceX

SpaceX has started using the second-generation Starlink constellation to beam internet data, according to a filing with the FCC. The company has initiated communications between spacecraft in its Gen2 non-geostationary orbit satellite system and licensed earth stations with directional antennas located within the United States. The second-gen constellation is made up of 492 V1.5 satellites and 79 V2 mini technology satellites. SpaceX has been working to launch hundreds of additional satellites into Earth’s orbit to improve capacity and supply even faster speeds and capacity.