Next-gen Starlink satellite dishes will soon be confirmed by SpaceX.
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This just shows that the independent aerospace company has another huge plan for its broadband service.
The upcoming satellite dish tests were confirmed after SpaceX received a special temporary license from the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC said that SpaceX could test up to 200 units of its next-gen Starlink dishes.
Now, here's why the upcoming satellite dish experiments are a big deal for the company.
Next-Gen Starlink Satellite Dishes to be Tested
According to PCMag UK's latest report, the next-gen Starlink dishes that SpaceX will test will have a rectangular shape, similar to the 2nd-gen models.
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However, they will be larger since their dimensions are 20 inches by 11.9 inches.
Via its official FCC document, SpaceX said that the upcoming tests would allow them to check if these new models are efficient in fixed and ESIM configurations.
"This testing will allow SpaceX to characterize the performance of these user terminals under a wide range of conditions and to measure the RF (radio frequency) density of emissions from these user terminals," said the space company.
Other Details of Next-Gen Starlink Dishes
The next-gen Starlink dishes will have multiple potential user configurations.
They will all be designed to receive uploads and download speeds over the 10.7GHz to 12.7GHz to 14GHz radio bands.
Some experts believe that the upcoming tests are signs that SpaceX will have major upgrades for its Starlink service.
However, this will still depend on the experiments' results. As of press time, SpaceX is preparing to test its next-gen Starlink dishes in five locations.
These include California, Washington, Florida, Wyoming, and Los Angeles. You can click this link to learn more about the next-gen Starlink dishes.
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Previously, SpaceX introduced its 1TB Starlink data cap.
The independent aerospace company also launched the new Starlink service for military operations called Starshield.
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