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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

Beyond Earth’s Gravity: Navigating legal hurdles in space-based drug research and development

Innovative technologies are reshaping every industry, presenting new business cases and changing our daily lives. These technologies are hyper-connecting the world and offering new ways to interact. Particularly in the Space...more

International Radio Regulations Refresh: 2023 Edition

Radiofrequencies power society.  They support handset, Wi-Fi, and satellite connectivity; news broadcast coverage; maritime and aviation safety; Earth and space science; and meteorological monitoring.  They do not, however,...more

Luxembourg, the space to be

Luxembourg is a jurisdiction, globally well-known for its fund industry (2nd place in the world for investment funds), but finance is not the sole sector you should have in mind while thinking of Luxembourg. The space sector,...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

Novel space capabilities, authorization, and supervision (Part 3)

The U.S. National Space Council (NSC) hosted a third listening session on in-space authorization and supervision policy on December 15, 2022.  In this session, NSC encouraged participants to continue discussing how the U.S....more

Novel space capabilities, authorization, and supervision (Part 2)

The U.S. National Space Council (NSC) hosted a second listening session on in-space authorization and supervision policy on November 21, 2022.  In this session, NSC encouraged participants to discuss how the U.S. government...more

Novel space capabilities, authorization, and supervision (Part 1)

On November 14, 2022, the U.S. National Space Council (NSC) hosted the first of two listening sessions on in-space authorization and supervision policy.  In this listening session, NSC encouraged participants to share...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

Innovations in Space: Chinese satellite mega-constellations

A Series on Innovation and Space - This next installment of the Innovations in Space series provides an overview of the current development of Chinese mega-constellations. We specifically examine the status quo,...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

WRC-19 Revamps ITU Radio Regulations to Accommodate Emerging Communications Technologies

Communications technologies often evolve more quickly than the regulatory frameworks governing them. To keep pace, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) revisits the ITU’s...more

World Satellite Week Brings Smallsats and CSSMA to Paris

The Commercial Smallsat Spectrum Management Association (CSSMA) held its second meeting of 2019 in Paris on September 10, during World Satellite Business Week. CSSMA members gathered at the office of the French Centre...more

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