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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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The Federal Communications Commission is requiring more operators of satellite constellations to work with astronomers to minimize the effects their satellites will have on ground-based astronomy.

LegalGeneralValue 3.5Sep 20, 2023FCC directing more satellite constellations to mitigate effects on astronomy

Amazon’s Federal Communications Commission license requires deployment of at least half of the Project Kuiper constellation by July 2026.

LegalPlanValue 4.6Sep 12, 2023Kuiper launch companies say they can meet Amazon’s schedule

Half the Project Kuiper constellation must be launched by July 2026 under its Federal Communications Commission license, and the other 1,618 satellites must be deployed before the end of 2029.

PlanLegalValue 4.6Sep 5, 2023Project Kuiper partners with Vodafone in Europe and Africa

Amazon’s Federal Communications Commission license requires the company to have half the Project Kuiper constellation, or more than 1,600 satellites, in orbit by July 2026.

LegalPlanValue 4.7Aug 31, 2023Lawsuit claims Amazon’s board erred in awarding Kuiper launch contracts to Blue Origin and others

The Federal Communications Commission granted MyRadar approval in 2022 to demonstrate technology for a constellation that ultimately could include 250 satellites or more.

LegalPlanValue 4.5Aug 25, 2023MyRadar to validate technology with NOAA funding

The Federal Communications Commission set a default C-band clearing deadline of 2025-12-01 and offered nearly $10,000,000,000 in accelerated incentive payments for clearing frequencies before 2023-12-05.

LegalFinancialGeneralValue 4.6Aug 14, 2023Intelsat meets conditions for $3.7 billion C-band clearing payout

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission validated SES’s Phase II certification for accelerated C-band clearing and relocation activities on 10 August 2023.

LegalCapabilityPlanValue 4.0Aug 10, 2023SES Completes FCC's C-Band Transition Clearing and Relocation Plan in the U.S.

Half of the Project Kuiper constellation must be deployed by July 2026 under rules tied to Amazon’s Federal Communications Commission license.

PlanLegalGrowthValue 4.0Aug 7, 2023Amazon moves Project Kuiper prototypes from Vulcan to Atlas 5

Intelsat is on track to receive a total of $4,900,000,000 from the Federal Communications Commission by vacating C-band frequencies by 2023-12-05.

FinancialLegalValue 4.5Aug 3, 2023SpaceX launches Intelsat’s last C-band clearing satellite

H.R. 682 would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish regulations granting access to multiple spectrum bands for launch vehicle communications.

LegalGeneralValue 3.6Jul 25, 2023House rejects satellite spectrum licensing bill because of space safety provisions

Amazon must deploy half of its Project Kuiper constellation, or 1,618 satellites, by July 2026 under deployment rules tied to its Federal Communications Commission license.

PlanLegalValue 4.5Jul 21, 2023Amazon picks Kennedy Space Center for Project Kuiper processing facility

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

LegalValue 4.4Jun 28, 2023SES-18 C-Band Satellite Goes Operational Providing Network Communications Services

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

LegalRelationshipsValue 4.0Jun 27, 2023SES-18 C-Band Satellite Goes Operational

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 4.3Jun 27, 2023SES-18 is now operational

Audi has received a waiver from the Federal Communications Commission to deploy advanced C-V2X technology.

LegalCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jun 16, 2023Audi collaborates with US Smart City to Advance C-V2X Deployment Pathways

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission adopted a rule in September that reduces the post-mission disposal timeline to five years for satellites that are licensed or obtain market access from the agency.

LegalValue 4.2Jun 14, 2023World Economic Forum offers new debris mitigation guidelines

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission requires all wireless providers to provide z-axis location for 911 calls.

LegalValue 3.4Jun 5, 2023NextNav’s Pinnacle to Provide Precision Z-Axis Capabilities for 911 Calls

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission requires all wireless providers to provide a z-axis location for 911 calls.

LegalValue 3.5Jun 2, 2023Nationwide US Carrier Selects NextNav to Provide Precision Location

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved Viasat’s acquisition of Inmarsat on 2023-05-19, and the deal still needs to pass customary closing conditions.

LegalRelationshipsValue 4.0May 25, 2023Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition clears all regulatory hurdles

The Viasat–Inmarsat transaction received unconditional approval from the U.K. competition watchdog on 2023-05-09 and approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on 2023-05-19, and it still requires approval from European authorities.

LegalRelationshipsValue 4.0May 19, 2023Inmarsat orders 3 smallsats to bolster L-band safety services
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