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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Half of Amazon's planned satellites are scheduled to be launched by July 2026 according to a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
Half of the planned satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper are scheduled to be launched by July 2026 according to a license from the Federal Communications Commission.
EchoStar started selling certain assets after the US Federal Communications Commission raised concerns over its compliance with spectrum buildout rules.
SpaceX has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch thousands of additional satellites into very low Earth orbit (VLEO).
The sale of EchoStar's frequency licenses to SpaceX requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX conditional approval on 2024-11-26 to use Starlink broadband satellites to provide Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) to T-Mobile smartphone users in cellular dead zones across the United States.
Jessica Rosenworcel took the oath of office on the street outside the Federal Communications Commission during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020 the Federal Communications Commission voted to grant Ligado the license to build a 0.005 kg network despite objections from other government departments.
Alan McIntyre worked on the Federal Communications Commission proceeding during 2011–2012 that enabled broadband operations in Southern Linc’s spectrum band.
Logos Space Services filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to construct, launch, and operate a non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) system.
AST SpaceMobile requires Federal Communications Commission permission to provide commercial direct-to-smartphone services.
The Federal Communications Commission derives its authority from the Communications Act of 1934.
The Federal Communications Commission is an Article VI authorizing agency for non-governmental space activities.
AT&T has worked with AST SpaceMobile for six years and helped lobby the Federal Communications Commission for permission for direct-to-smartphone satellite players to provide commercial services in the United States.
The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on 2024-03-14 in favor of ground rules allowing satellite operators to use radio waves from terrestrial mobile partners.
The Federal Communications Commission was due to vote on 2024-03-14 on a proposed regulatory framework to allow satellites to use radio waves from terrestrial mobile operators to keep smartphone users connected.
AST SpaceMobile has updated its V-Band application filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The Federal Communications Commission approved SpaceX’s request to equip 7,500 of its satellites with E-band frequencies.
The Federal Communications Commission on 2024-03-08 allowed SpaceX to use E-band frequencies between second-generation Starlink satellites and ground gateways alongside already approved Ka and Ku bands.
CRSRA removed the disposal-plan requirement in 2020 on the rationale that nearly all systems seeking remote sensing licenses also had Federal Communications Commission licenses that require orbital debris mitigation plans.