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Space Junk: What Goes Up, Must Come Down (Safely)

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Here in South Florida, we are used to strange stories. One example from this year: a “Florida Man” made a claim against NASA because a battery pack from the International Space Station crashed into his house on March 8, 2024....more

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FCC’s Space Bureau Seeks to Refresh the Record on Orbital Debris Mitigation and Space Sustainability

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On May 2, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Space Bureau issued a Public Notice seeking to refresh the record on orbital debris mitigation rule changes originally proposed in a Further Notice of Proposed...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - April 2024

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Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

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Comments Due April 29, 2024 on FCC's New Rules to Govern In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing

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The FCC has proposed new rules to permit issuance of spectrum licenses to companies proposing operations in space other than deployment of traditional satellite space stations, including services such as assembly and...more

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Hosted Payload Episode 12: Mike Carlson / Spaceman

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Every episode of Henry Gola’s Hosted Payload podcast features both the latest satellite and space law news on the Orbital Debrief and in-depth conversation with an industry insider about a space-related film or show. This...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - February 2024

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Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

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FCC Releases Proposed Rulemaking Addressing Space Innovation

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Key Points - The FCC released its draft version of a NPRM regarding a licensing framework for ISAM capabilities. The item is tentatively scheduled to be voted on at the FCC’s Open Commission meeting on February 15....more

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FCC Releases Draft NPRM on ISAM Licensing Framework

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Some acronyms are so perfect, so effortless in their articulation and application that they eventually come to embody the very thing for which they are meant to stand. Here, “radar” comes to mind, as does “laser.” The jury’s...more

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FCC Doubles Down on 'Case-by-Case' Approach to Orbital Debris Mitigation Plan Review

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) remains committed to its new rules for the mitigation of orbital debris. Earlier this month, Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an Order addressing several...more

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Hosted Payload Episode 10: Jeanine Poltronieri/For All Mankind (Season 1)

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Good, bad, or dangerous? On a very special Episode 10 of Hosted Payload, Jeanine Poltronieri from the FCC’s Space Bureau joins host Henry Gola to weigh in on Season 1 of the alternative history space drama For All Mankind....more

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FCC Space Bureau launches its Transparency Initiative

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In April 2023, the FCC established the Space Bureau, reorganizing the functions of the Satellite Division in the FCC’s former International Bureau (IB) into a new, stand-alone bureau, with an eye towards promoting a...more

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Hosted Payload Episode 8: Priya Venkat / A Million Miles Away

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Priya Venkat’s father immigrated to this country on July 4th, so a movie that depicts the pursuit of the American dream rings true for the Skylo General Counsel. She joins host Henry Gola to discuss the new biopic A Million...more

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

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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

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FCC Announces Effective Dates for Earth Station Build-Out Rules and Some, But Not All, Orbital Debris Mitigation Disclosure Rules

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This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announced Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval that sets October 20, 2021 as the effective date for new orbital debris mitigation disclosure...more

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Outer Space Real Estate Wars May Signal a Beginning of Outer Space Privacy Disputes

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A recent article from CNN reported on SpaceX and Amazon sparring over their competing satellite-based internet business. The article reports that at the center of the dispute is “a recent attempt by SpaceX to modify its...more

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

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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

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2018: A Space Odyssey – FCC and NASA Herald New Era of Market Friendly Space Policies

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On November 8, 2018, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai highlighted the agency’s jam-packed agenda on space and satellite regulation at the Hudson Institute’s “Space 2.0” event in Washington, D.C. In his remarks, he discussed the FCC’s...more

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