SpaceX Wants to Add 1.6, 2.4 GHz Capabilities

SpaceX wants to add 1.6 GHz- and 2.4 GHz-band transceivers to its first-generation satellites to give it more spectrum options when offering mobile satellite services, it told the FCC International Bureau Tuesday in an application to modify its first-gen constellation license. SpaceX said after evaluating current use of the mobile satellite service bands, it determined it can serve customers in the band without causing harmful interference to other licensed systems. It said it also wants to use the 2020-2025 MHz band for uplinks, and requested a waiver since there's no MSS allocation in the band. The company also has a pending request that its first-gen constellation be authorized to use the 2 GHz band (see 2207260005).