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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The SAT Streamlining Act requires the Federal Communications Commission to decide license renewals within 180 days.
The SAT Streamlining Act establishes a one-year deadline for the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny license applications for satellite operations.
If the Federal Communications Commission misses the one-year deadlines established by the SAT Streamlining Act, license applications would be automatically approved.
U.S. government members of the U.S.-India working groups include the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Transportation with support from the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The SAT Streamlining Act limits Federal Communications Commission extensions of review periods to extraordinary circumstances involving danger to life, property, or national security.
The Federal Communications Commission granted Space Exploration Holdings authorization to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total authorized Gen2 satellites to 15,000 worldwide.
The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act seeks to modernize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing framework.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States has authorized SpaceX to launch 7,500 additional second-generation Starlink satellites.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) partially granted authorization for SpaceX to deploy and operate an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites on January 9, 2026.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized the deployment of SpaceX’s second-generation (Gen2) Starlink satellite constellation.
SpaceX filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to launch up to one million satellites for an orbital data center system.
Globalstar executives met with Federal Communications Commission leadership in Covington, Louisiana to advocate for approval of Globalstar’s third-generation C-3 mobile satellite service system and to urge protection of the Big LEO spectrum band.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr confirmed the adoption of new regulatory frameworks allowing satellite operators to use higher power levels for direct-to-cell (D2C) services on December 23.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated the process to renew the charter for the World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee (WAC).
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing EchoStar’s compliance with 5G buildout mandates.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published its 'Space Modernization for the 21st Century' Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
In 2022, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission adopted a rule requiring U.S.-licensed satellites to be removed from orbit within five years after mission end.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to propose rules for 5G and 6G services in the Upper C-band (3.98-4.2 GHz).
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a generational rulemaking to overhaul its satellite and earth-station licensing processes.
The Federal Communications Commission launched a generational rulemaking to overhaul its satellite and earth-station licensing processes.