Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
(NASDAQ:SPCX) is doubling down on its satellite connectivity goals as the Elon Musk-led company is preparing to launch its second-generation Direct-to-Device (D2D) service in the third quarter of 2027, according to filings with the Canadian government on Monday.
Natively Supported Devices The company had earlier partnered with Canadian Telecom company Rogers Communications Inc.
(NYSE:RCI) in 2025 to launch Starlink’s first-gen system in the country, which is currently delivering supplemental messaging via five MHz spectrum, the company said in the filing.
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