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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Ligado maintains that the April 2020 FCC decision authorizing the company to operate terrestrial 0.005 kg is final and intends to oppose Iridium’s request to intervene in the proceedings.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative PlanFeb 12, 2024Iridium weighs in on Ligado’s lawsuit against US government

Ligado received Federal Communications Commission permission in April 2020 to deploy a terrestrial 0.005 kg network using its L-band spectrum.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipFeb 12, 2024Iridium weighs in on Ligado’s lawsuit against US government

The Federal Communications Commission released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on January 25 to establish a licensing framework for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing activities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralFeb 1, 2024Startups call for streamlined US regulations for emerging space capabilities

If the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking passes on February 15, it will enter a 45-day public comment period after publication in the Federal Register.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralFeb 1, 2024Startups call for streamlined US regulations for emerging space capabilities

The Federal Communications Commission granted Ligado permission in 2020 to roll out a terrestrial 0.005 kg network using assigned L-band frequencies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJan 26, 2024US seeks dismissal of Ligado’s $40 billion roadblocked 5G spectrum claim

Ligado asserts that the Department of Defense’s use of its L-band spectrum was not disclosed to the FCC before the FCC approved Ligado’s proposed terrestrial network in 2020.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductJan 26, 2024US seeks dismissal of Ligado’s $40 billion roadblocked 5G spectrum claim

The five FCC commissioners voted unanimously on 2024-01-25 to approve an order on reconsideration of rules the commission adopted in 2020.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJan 26, 2024FCC reaffirms orbital debris mitigation rules

United States government attorneys filed a motion to dismiss Ligado’s lawsuit on 2025-01-25, arguing the U.S. Court of Federal Claims lacks jurisdiction because the Communications Act provides an exclusive administrative and judicial review framework for claims arising from FCC licensing decisions.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJan 26, 2024US seeks dismissal of Ligado’s $40 billion roadblocked 5G spectrum claim

SpaceX sent a letter to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on 2023-12-14 urging the FCC to clarify that WRC-23 radio regulations can be updated in 2027.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJan 23, 2024Orbital Spectrum Clash

SpaceX told the Federal Communications Commission in November 2023 that it expected to deploy 840 direct-to-cell satellites over the following six months.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJan 3, 2024SpaceX deploys direct-to-smartphone satellites in first launch of 2024

Viasat participates in the FCC’s Connect America Fund Phase II Auction Program (CAF II) and offers discounted business internet service to qualifying service areas.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipDec 20, 2023Viasat Introduces Business Choice Internet Service Plans with Up To 100 Mbps Coast-to-Coast

Communications, remote sensing, and launch and reentry activities are overseen by the FCC, NOAA, and the FAA, respectively.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralDec 18, 2023An extended mission for authorization

In a 2023-12-14 letter to the Federal Communications Commission, SpaceX requested that the FCC make clear the intention of WRC-23 that radio regulations can be updated in 2027 and sought correction of record misrepresentations that could delay updates.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipDec 15, 2023Satellite transmission power battle drags on after WRC-23

The Federal Communications Commission issued a final denial of Starlink’s eligibility for nearly $900,000,000 in Rural Digital Opportunity Fund subsidies on 2023-12-12.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative FinancialDec 13, 2023FCC upholds denial of Starlink’s $900 million rural broadband subsidies

The Federal Communications Commission approved on 2023-12-06 the transfer of all of Dish Network’s licenses and authorizations to EchoStar.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralDec 7, 2023FCC nod puts Dish-EchoStar merger on home stretch

The Federal Communications Commission adopted a measure that includes new cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s $42,500,000,000 Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program rules.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative FinancialNov 28, 2023TIA’s new SCS 9001™ 2.0 Supply Chain Security Management System to help improve global organizations’ security posture

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed opening more spectrum to non-geostationary satellite operators like Starlink to improve broadband speeds.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralNov 20, 2023U.S. delegation stokes optimism on wireless and satellite goals at WRC-23

Project Kuiper must deploy half the constellation, or 1,618 satellites, by July 2026 under its Federal Communications Commission license and deploy the remainder by July 2029.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipNov 16, 2023Project Kuiper ready for satellite production after successful prototype tests

Intelsat and SES are due a combined $7,000,000,000 windfall for returning publicly owned C-band spectrum to the Federal Communications Commission.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionTechnical ProductNov 10, 2023SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards honorees: Commercial Space Achievement of the Year

The FCC determined that DISH violated the Communications Act by failing to properly relocate the EchoStar-7 satellite to the required disposal orbit.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralNov 6, 2023The FCC’s authority in regulating orbital debris
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