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
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
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
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
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
10/25/2021
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China ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
Outer Space ,
Russia ,
Satellites ,
SpaceX ,
Spectrum ,
State-Owned Enterprises ,
Telecommunications
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
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
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
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
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