In the near future, SpaceX may build the number of Starlink satellites in orbit.
What is known
The Federal Communications Administration (FFC) has issuedElon Musk's company has permission to launch 7,500 second-generation Starlink Gen 2 satellites at altitudes of 525, 530 and 535 km. Their deployment will provide access to satellite Internet for smartphones.
SpaceX currently has 3,500 satellites in orbit.first generation, which China doesn’t really like. The company wants permission to launch 30,000 spacecraft into low-Earth orbit, but the FCC is in no hurry to approve the request.
Commission fears increase in space debrisin orbit. SpaceX's competitors, including Amazon Kuiper Viasat and DISH, oppose Elon Musk's company putting 30,000 satellites into orbit. However, the final decision will be made after the constellation is replenished with 7,500 Starlink Gen 2 devices.