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In space news, SpaceX finalized a $17 billion acquisition of EchoStar Spectrum, acquiring licenses for 50 MHz of S-band spectrum in the US and other global satellite service rights. This authoritative spectrum allows SpaceX to develop a second-generation Starlink constellation capable of delivering full 5G connectivity directly to unmodified cell phones, a game-changer for global communications.
Elon Musk expressed excitement, affirming that next-gen Starlink will offer 20 times the throughput of previous systems, utilizing the world's most advanced satellites and Starship's payload capabilities. A SpaceX employee highlighted the systemic scaling potential, suggesting the system's capacity could be vastly superior to current networks.