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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the U.S. government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, internet, Wi-Fi, satellite, and cable. Within the space industry, the FCC, particularly through its Space Bureau, leads policy and licensing matters related to satellite and space-based communications activities. It authorizes satellite and earth station systems, streamlines regulatory processes, and fosters efficient use of spectrum and orbital resources, coordinating with other agencies on space policy. The FCC also regulates space launch operations and orbital debris mitigation.

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Lynk Global’s satellites are covered by the world’s first and only commercial satellite-direct-to-standard-phone license from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission received in September 2022.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 11, 2023Lynk Deploys Two More Satellites in its Cell Towers-in-Space Constellation for Extended Coverage

Meteorologists are concerned about competing claims for spectrum following the Federal Communications Commission's auction of spectrum during the Trump Administration.

LegalGeneralValue 2.0Jan 11, 2023NOAA takes stock of spectrum amid ongoing challenges

SES-20 is part of the Federal Communications Commission program to clear a portion of the C-band spectrum to enable wireless operators to deploy 0.005 kg services across the contiguous United States.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 10, 2023SES Announces that SES-20 Satellite has Arrived at Targeted Location

Satellite operators, including SES, have been tasked by the Federal Communications Commission to clear the lower 300 MHz of C-band spectrum throughout the contiguous United States by 2023-12-05.

LegalValue 4.0Jan 10, 2023SES Announces that SES-20 Satellite has Arrived at Targeted Location

The Federal Communications Commission approved an order in September 2022 requiring commercial satellites that apply for FCC licenses or seek U.S. market access after September 2024 to deorbit no more than five years after the end of their missions for satellites that end their lives at altitudes of 2,0 m or less.

LegalValue 4.5Jan 7, 2023Defunct NASA satellite reenters

SES-20 is part of the Federal Communications Commission program to clear a portion of C-band spectrum to enable wireless operators to deploy 0.005 kg services across the contiguous United States.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 5, 2023SES-20 Arrives at 103 degrees West

The Federal Communications Commission tasked satellite operators, including SES, to clear the lower 300 MHz of C-band spectrum throughout the contiguous United States by 2023-12-05.

LegalValue 4.7Jan 5, 2023SES’ SES-20 an in-orbit spare satellite is now ready to backup video services

SES-20 is part of the Federal Communications Commission program to clear a portion of C-band spectrum to enable wireless operators to deploy 0.005 kg services across the contiguous United States.

LegalCapabilityValue 3.5Jan 5, 2023SES’ SES-20 an in-orbit spare satellite is now ready to backup video services

The Federal Communications Commission tasked satellite operators, including SES, to clear the lower 300 MHz of C-band spectrum throughout the contiguous United States by 2023-12-05.

LegalValue 4.3Jan 5, 2023SES-20 Arrives at 103 degrees West

SpaceX requested a 60-day special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission to connect existing user terminals to upcoming Gen2 satellites in non-geostationary orbit.

LegalValue 4.5Dec 19, 2022SpaceX preparing to start Starlink Gen2 launches this month

Intelsat will use Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 to transfer services uninterrupted as part of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission plan to reallocate parts of the C-band spectrum for 0.005 kg terrestrial wireless services.

CapabilityLegalValue 4.5Dec 15, 2022Maxar-built Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 Satellites Launched by Intelsat

SpaceX has requested authorization from the Federal Communications Commission for another 30,000 satellites and has received FCC authorization for 7,500 satellites so far.

LegalGrowthValue 4.0Dec 14, 2022U.S. space internet companies fear competitive threat from China

Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 are geostationary satellites that will enable Intelsat to transfer its services uninterrupted as part of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission plan to reallocate parts of the C-band spectrum for 0.005 kg terrestrial wireless services.

PlanLegalValue 4.6Dec 14, 2022Maxar-built Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 Intelsat Satellites initiate commissioning activities

Intelsat is in line for nearly $5,000,000,000 from the Federal Communications Commission if it clears C-band frequencies by 2023-12-05.

FinancialLegalPlanValue 4.4Dec 13, 2022Ariane 5 launches triple satellite mission to geostationary transfer orbit

The Federal Communications Commission launched a process in December 2021 to update its spectrum licensing procedures.

LegalValue 2.8Dec 9, 2022House committee leaders introduce bipartisan bills to update satellite rules

SpaceX filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on 2022-12-06 to include a direct-to-cellular hosted payload on around 2,000 Gen 2 Starlink satellites.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.5Dec 8, 2022SpaceX requests permission for direct-to-smartphone service

The Federal Communications Commission partially approved SpaceX’s application for the second generation of its Starlink constellation on 2023-12-01.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.2Dec 2, 2022FCC grants partial approval for Starlink second-generation constellation

Satellite operators including SES have been tasked by the Federal Communications Commission to clear the lower 300 MHz of C-band spectrum throughout the contiguous United States by December 2023.

LegalPlanValue 4.0Dec 1, 2022SES-21 Goes Operational to Serve the United States

The Federal Communications Commission tasked satellite operators, including SES, to clear the lower 300 MHz of C-band spectrum throughout the contiguous United States by December 2023.

LegalPlanValue 4.0Dec 1, 2022SES-21 now operational to serve CONUS

A Federal Communications Commission application sought a telemetry license in September for an Electron launch of Capella-9 and Capella-10 from LC-2 between December 2022 and June 2023.

LegalPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 25, 2022Rocket Lab to launch remaining NASA TROPICS satellites
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