Barcelona, March 2, 2026 (AFP) - Starlink to launch 'direct-to-cell' satellites in 2027

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Starlink said Monday that it plans to begin launching next year its second generation of satellites that will allow "direct-to-cell" service without passing through ground antennas. "We'll begin launching in mid-2027 with Starship, we'll be able to deploy the constellation very quickly" said Michael Nicolls, vice president for Starlink engineering at Space X, referring to the company's super-heavy launch rocket. The new constellation will initial......

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