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		mirimir on March 30, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FCC Authorizes SpaceX to Provide Broadband Satelli... How far does "airspace" extend? I can see that for low orbit, but geostationary?

aphextron on March 30, 2018 [–]

The SpaceX satellites won’t be in GTO, they will be in LEO, around 600 miles altitude. Well within kill range for ballistic missiles.

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