FCC lifts looming deadline for Amazon Leo satellite broadband constellation

The waiver "serves the public interest by promoting a second large satellite broadband constellation."

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[Hamlet_Jr]

It really seems like people are picking sides based on who owns what company.

What is better for America, Amazon getting fucked over and all the launch providers losing 100 launches, or SpaceX losing its monopoly and having to engage in competition? All because of an arbitrary date on the calendar?

It isn’t a zero sum situation. In this particular case, a rising tide lifted all boats.

SpaceX are the guys who open source their tech. They have done a lot to foster the entire space economy.