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Proposed changes to disaster reporting obligations for satellite operators

The Federal Register has published FCC network resiliency rule change proposals that may add reporting obligations for satellite operators.  Comments are due on or before April 29, 2024, and reply comments are due on or...more

FCC annual regulatory fee deadline approaches for space licensees

FCC satellite or earth station authorization holders must pay annual regulatory fees by September 20 if the satellite was authorized and operational on or before October 1, 2022 or the earth station was authorized on or...more

9/15/2023  /  Deadlines , FCC , Fees , Telecommunications

Artificial Intelligence may bolster FCC management of an increasingly congested RF environment

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and similar technologies can gather and analyze large, complex datasets.  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now exploring how such capabilities can help map real-time...more

FCC blocks 5G entry in 12.2 GHz band but is exploring expanded terrestrial use in 12.2-13.25 GHz

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opted to preclude mobile 5G service in the 12.2-12.7 GHz (12.2 GHz band) but is examining whether this band could host more intensive fixed and new unlicensed uses and whether the...more

FCC to explore new rules for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing missions

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently took the first steps toward new rules to govern the next frontier of space innovation by adopting a notice of inquiry on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing...more

U.S. Congress has unveiled bipartisan draft bills to spur American space industry growth

Three new U.S. congressional bills promise significant changes for the U.S. commercial space industry and reflect increased attention on this rapidly growing and evolving sector. In the House of Representatives, two draft...more

Fixed-satellite service operators may soon access new frequencies and routine licensing procedures

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks to add a space-to-Earth allocation in the 17.3-17.8 GHz band for the geostationary satellite orbit fixed-satellite service (“GSO FSS”) and modify the frequency range,...more

5G operators inch closer to accessing critical mid-band spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sought comment on Auction 108’s bidding procedures for new geographic overlay licenses in the 2496-2690 MHz band (or 2.5 GHz band). ...more

FCC proposes cost-based application fee schedule; satellite application fees greatly reduced

On August 26, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) proposed a new license application fee schedule, including new application fee categories, such as fees for U.S. market access and foreign...more

Orbital debris mitigation standards evolve with new FCC rules and further proposed rulemaking

On August 25, 2020, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)’s new rules and further proposed regulations on orbital debris mitigation were published in the Federal Register. The changes are intended to help ensure the...more

The FCC begins streamlined processing of licensing applications for small satellites

Operators seeking to deploy small satellites may now request streamlined processing of their FCC satellite license applications. The new rules took effect on August 19, 2020, wrapping up the proceeding that commenced nearly...more

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