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Detailed explanation-1: -A batch of Starlink satellites deploy in orbit after a launch on Nov. 13, 2021. The Federal Communications Commission issued a key authorization to Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday, granting approval for the company to move forward with launching up to 7,500 next-generation satellites in its Starlink internet network.

Detailed explanation-2: -In December, a monthly 1TB data cap was introduced to subscribers. On 1 December 2022, the FCC issued an approval for SpaceX to launch the initial 7500 satellites for its second-generation (Gen2) constellation, in three low-Earth-orbit orbital shells, at 525, 530, and 535 km altitude.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of November 2022, there are 3,271 Starlink satellites in orbit, of which 3,236 are operational, according to Astronomer Jonathan McDowell who tracks the constellation on his website (opens in new tab).

Detailed explanation-4: -SpaceX launches 54 upgraded Starlink satellites, lands rocket in 60th flight of 2022 | Space.