StocksMedium•22 October 2026•
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FCC Approves SpaceX Acquisition of AWS-3 Spectrum Licenses from Tristar
Key Facts
1The FCC approved SpaceX's acquisition of three unused AWS-3 spectrum licenses from Tristar License Group.
The FCC approved SpaceX's acquisition of three unused AWS-3 spectrum licenses from Tristar License Group. Drive Tesla Canada reported that the regulatory approval grants SpaceX permission to utilize the 1695–1710 MHz band to support its Starlink direct-to-device satellite service.
SpaceX aims to utilize this spectrum to expand its next-generation satellite connectivity across eight states, covering approximately 4% of the U.S. population. Regarding market performance, SPCX closed at $159.31 on October 21, 2026, having traded between a day high of $166.18 and a day low of $156.93 during that session.