https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/spacexs-starlink-constellation-could-swell-by-30-000-more-satellites/ > SpaceX’s Starlink internet-satellite constellation may end up being even bigger than we thought—a lot bigger. > The company already has permission from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch up to 12,000 Starlink craft to low Earth orbit. And SpaceX recently filed paperwork with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for up to 30,000 additional Starlink satellites, SpaceNews reported yesterday (Oct. 15).