SpaceX: satellite direct-to-device constellation
26 January 2024 | Research
Company profile | PPTX and PDF (3 slides) | Satellite–Telecoms Integration
SpaceX is working on its Starlink Gen2 satellites with direct-to-device (D2D) communications hosted payloads to connect to unmodified cell phones.
Information included in this report
- A company overview of SpaceX, including its D2D strategy, funding information, partnerships and its current standing within the regulatory landscape
- Key data about the D2D technical details, covering constellation description, waveform standards and technology partners
- An analysis of the company’s strengths and weaknesses
Authors

Lluc Palerm
Research Director, space and satellite, expert in satellite strategies for telcosRelated items
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