This week, SpaceX formally filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), seeking authorization to deploy and manage a third-generation satellite constellation made up of 100,000 satellites. This constellation will be stationed across two orbital layers at precise altitudes: the initial layer will operate at a nominal altitude ranging from 323 to 327.5 kilometers, while the second layer will be positioned between 473 and 477.5 kilometers. SpaceX envisions this constellation as a "robust, adaptable, and globally accessible communication network" that can handle a significant portion of the world's internet traffic. It aims to deliver ultra-low-latency, multi-gigabit symmetric data transfer services to governments, enterprises, individual users, and billions of AI-powered devices around the globe. Furthermore, SpaceX has also requested permission to extend the usage of W-band and D-band frequencies, spanning from 92GHz to 275GHz, to boost its data transmission capabilities. It's important to note that this third-generation constellation is distinct from SpaceX's earlier proposed Starmind space data center initiative, which plans to deploy 1 million satellites outfitted with AI computing modules.