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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize its space and Earth station licensing rules.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductOct 7, 2025Latest News

The FCC plans to open 20,000 megahertz of spectrum for satellite broadband.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative PlanOct 7, 2025Latest News

The FCC is expected to vote this month on items to streamline regulations for the space industry.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)NoiseOct 7, 2025Welcome to the FCC’s ‘Space Month’

FCC Chair Brendan Carr declared October as 'space month'.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralOct 7, 2025Welcome to the FCC’s ‘Space Month’

The FCC under Chairman Carr has several initiatives to review satellite spectrum sharing and power limits.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralOct 7, 2025Latest News

The FCC plans to adapt its regulatory approach from the wireless industry to refresh regulations for the space industry.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralOct 7, 2025Latest News

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr proposed a licensing assembly line that would presume straightforward licensing requests to be in the public interest and expedite them.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralOct 7, 2025Latest News

EchoStar started selling certain assets after the US Federal Communications Commission raised concerns over its compliance with spectrum buildout rules.

Mentioned as: US Federal Communications CommissionOrg RelationshipOct 7, 2025EchoStar selling off more spectrum?

Modernizing the licensing process for the satellite industry has been a stated priority for the FCC.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralOct 7, 2025Latest News

The FCC will propose a wide range of reforms to Earth Station siting rules to streamline the licensing process.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductOct 7, 2025Latest News

Brendan Carr stated that the actions taken by the FCC will support US space dominance.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralOct 7, 2025Welcome to the FCC’s ‘Space Month’

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the start of 'Space Month' with a goal to update satellite licensing and implement additional spectrum reform.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralOct 7, 2025Latest News

MDA did not receive an expected EchoStar constellation contract due to a sudden change in EchoStar’s business strategy after discussions with the FCC.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductOct 2, 2025MDA Space discusses new standing offer for DND space situation awareness

The first-generation Kuiper constellation is intended to employ 3,236 satellites in LEO and must launch 50% of these satellites by July 30, 2026, according to their FCC license.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipSep 29, 2025Canadians to be among first countries to have access to Kuiper LEO Internet

Amazon must have half of the Project Kuiper constellation launched by July 2026 to meet an FCC deadline.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralSep 25, 2025Latest News

SpaceX has filed with the FCC to launch 15,000 new satellites for direct-to-device service using spectrum purchased from EchoStar.

Mentioned as: fccTechnical ProductSep 25, 2025Latest News

Officials from 11 industry organizations are urging the FCC to rethink spectrum limits for LEO satellites.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductSep 23, 2025Industry Groups Call for Change to Spectrum Sharing Limits

The FCC announced in April that it was reviewing the EPFD rules.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralSep 23, 2025Industry Groups Call for Change to Spectrum Sharing Limits

The FCC imposed spectrum limits for LEO satellites more than two decades ago to protect satellites in geostationary orbit.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductSep 23, 2025Industry Groups Call for Change to Spectrum Sharing Limits

The letter to FCC Chair Brendan Carr advocates lifting equivalent power-flux density (EPFD) limits on non-geostationary satellites.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductSep 23, 2025Industry Groups Call for Change to Spectrum Sharing Limits
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