SpaceX has just officially received FCC approval to acquire three additional spectrum licenses from Tristar to expand its upcoming next-gen @Starlink Mobile network. The licenses cover 15 MHz of spectrum in the 1695–1710 MHz band. The FCC also granted waivers allowing SpaceX to use the spectrum for satellite communications instead of building traditional cell towers. This approval comes just two weeks after SpaceX announced an agreement to acquire nationwide 800 MHz low-band spectrum to improve indoor coverage and outlined plans to combine its satellite constellation with terrestrial infrastructure. Starlink Mobile will become the first network operator to deploy both satellite and terrestrial spectrum: "One network that provides Americans with a reliable service indoors, outdoors, in cellular dead zones, and everywhere in between."

BREAKING: The European Union is reportedly preparing to fast-track approval of a major satellite joint venture between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales, aimed at creating a European aerospace competitor to SpaceX. According to Bloomberg, EU regulators have been working with the three companies to address potential antitrust concerns before they formally apply for approval, which is expected in the coming weeks. Known as Project Bromo, the proposed venture would combine major parts of Europe's satellite manufacturing industry to strengthen its ability to compete with SpaceX and other global space companies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has previously expressed support for creating a European aerospace champion. The joint venture has not yet received regulatory approval, and the companies have not formally submitted their application.

WATCH: Video reportedly shows one of the two believed suspects opening fire with what appears to be an AR-style rifle in a parking lot in Twin Falls, Idaho. No word on casualties.