Brazil’s telecoms regulator, Anatel, has granted approval for SpaceX to operate an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites in the country’s airspace.
According to Reuters, Starlink currently has 4,408 satellites active in Brazil, based on a statement issued by Anatel.
The regulator also confirmed that the approval includes the expansion of frequency bands. However, the expiration date for SpaceX’s existing authorisations remains unchanged and is set for 2027.
While SpaceX received the go-ahead, Anatel urged lawmakers to update Brazil’s regulatory framework to better accommodate emerging technologies such as low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. It highlighted gaps in legislation around market regulation, space sustainability, and digital sovereignty.
The move marks another milestone for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which reportedly also secured regulatory clearance earlier this month to establish a ground station in Vietnam.
