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FCC Reexamines Options to Expand Protections for Federal Earth Stations Communicating with Commercial Satellite Systems

Deadlines have been announced for responses to the FCC’s Public Notice inviting comment on expanding protections for U.S. government earth stations communicating with commercial satellite systems. Because most spectrum used...more

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

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

FCC Releases Draft NPRM on ISAM Licensing Framework

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

1/31/2024  /  FCC , Innovation , NPRM , Outer Space , Radar , Satellites

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

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

FCC Sets January Deadline for International Section 214 Authorization Holders to Submit Foreign Interest Holder Information

On December 8, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released its anticipated information collection to update the Commission’s records regarding the foreign ownership of international Section 214...more

FCC Updates Frequency Allocations and Licensing Rules for Commercial Space Launch Operations

In an effort to support commercial space launch operations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a Report and Order (Order) enhancing access to 2200-2290 MHz band spectrum and revising spectrum licensing...more

9/27/2023  /  Aerospace , FCC , Licenses , NTIA , Proposed Rules , Satellites

FCC Modernizes Satellite and Earth Station Licensing Process

Looking to keep pace with the rapid evolution of the space industry, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a Report and Order (Order) to accelerate existing processes for licensing satellite and earth stations....more

9/26/2023  /  FCC , Licenses , NPRM , NTIA , Satellites , Telecommunications

Hosted Payload Episode 7: Wiley All-Stars / Starship Troopers [Audio]

Is Starship Troopers an effective satire, so bad it’s good, or just bad? An all-star team of Wiley satellite attorneys – Jennifer Hindin, Kate Dickerson, and Madi Lottenbach – join me to discuss the 1997 box office bomb....more

FCC Provides Guidance on International Section 214 Information Collection

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Office of International Affairs (OIA) recently released an Order in the agency’s ongoing proceeding related to its adoption of an Order and Notice of Proposed...more

FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Streamline Satellite and Earth Station Application Process

On December 21, 2022, the Commission voted to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to streamline the satellite and earth station application process under its Part 25 rules, stating that “[a]s the Commission...more

A Stellar Announcement: FCC Plans for New Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs

Yesterday morning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced her plan to split the FCC’s International Bureau (IB) — comprised of divisions responsible for satellite, telecommunications...more

FCC Seeks Comment on Expanded Use of the 12.7 GHz Band for Next Generation Wireless Services

On October 27, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) and Order to explore opportunities for the expansion of wireless services in the 12.7-13.25 GHz (12.7 GHz) band....more

FCC to Examine Spectrum Sharing Rules for NGSO FSS Systems

On November 23, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued a Draft Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Order and NPRM) to address the agency’s rules for sharing spectrum among...more

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

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

9/23/2021  /  FCC , OMB , Outer Space , Satellites
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