# Blue Origin has filed an application with the FCC to build a constellation of 51,600 satellites.

*genai · news · 2026-03-20 · India Today*

## Key points

- Blue Origin has filed FCC plans for Project Sunrise, a 51,600-satellite orbital data center constellation.
- Project Sunrise satellites will use sun-synchronous orbits at 500–1,800 km for optimal solar power generation.
- The constellation will prioritize optical laser-based inter-satellite links for high-speed data transfer.
- Blue Origin seeks FCC regulatory waivers, including exemptions from standard processes and financial requirements.
- This marks Blue Origin's strategic move into space-based computing infrastructure beyond traditional satellite internet services.

**Companies:** Blue Origin
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on India Today](https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/project-sunrise-jeff-bezoss-blue-origin-to-build-51000-satellite-constellation-2884799-2026-03-20)

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