Amazon Leo Files with FCC for Approval of 5,105-Satellite Direct-to-Device Network

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1. 1Amazon Leo, a subsidiary of Amazon (AMZN), has applied to the FCC for approval to deploy a low-Earth-orbit constellation of up to 5,105 satellites
2. 2The constellation will consist of five orbital shells at altitudes of 510–580 km and provide voice, messaging, data, and emergency communications directly to devices, with launches slated to begin in 2028
3. 3The filing follows Amazon Leo's agreement to acquire Globalstar (GSAT); the company is working with Vodafone and DirecTV, and has also signed a satellite-services deal with Apple (AAPL)

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