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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Under FCC buildout rules, Dish Network’s 0.005 kg network must be capable of serving 70% of the U.S. population by June.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipMay 19, 2023FCC denies Dish Network 5G plan over Starlink interference concerns

The Federal Communications Commission requires satellites at altitudes of 2,0 m or lower to be deorbited within five years of when they stop functioning.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralMay 10, 2023America’s SPAC-funded NewSpace industry is crashing

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules in 2015 requiring wireless carriers to determine indoor positions for 9-1-1 calls from cell phones.

Mentioned as: the federal communications commissionNarrative GeneralMay 9, 2023GeoComm announces availability of School Mapping Solution

A U.S. Federal Communications Commission C-band spectrum auction helped Maxar secure an order from Intelsat in 2020 for four geostationary satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications CommissionTechnical ProductMay 8, 2023Maxar pursuing defense deals for its new line of small satellites

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission received applications for over 64,000 new satellites over the last two years.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralMay 5, 2023Kratos' OpenSpace Satellite Ground System Draws Global Interest

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has received applications for more than 64,000 new satellites over the last two years.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralMay 4, 2023Kratos demos their multi-mission satellite ground systems support capabilities

The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules governing spectrum usage by non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS) systems on 2023-04-20.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 25, 2023FCC’s new rules regarding satellite system spectrum sharing

Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioners Brendan Carr, Nathan Simington, and Geoffrey Starks approved the FCC Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 23-29).

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductApr 25, 2023FCC’s new rules regarding satellite system spectrum sharing

The FCC officially established its Space Bureau on 2023-04-11 with the task of modernizing space regulations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 20, 2023FCC adopts revised NGSO spectrum-sharing rules

The FCC is seeking public comments on the appropriate values and assumptions to be used under the degraded throughput methodology and on the interference thresholds that later-round NGSO FSS systems must adhere to.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 20, 2023FCC adopts revised NGSO spectrum-sharing rules

The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules on 2023-04-20 governing how operators in non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) share spectrum.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 20, 2023FCC adopts revised NGSO spectrum-sharing rules

The Federal Communications Commission has a recently created Space Bureau led by Julie Kearney.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 17, 2023Speed and safety are top priorities for regulators

The Federal Communications Commission established a standalone Space Bureau on 2023-04-11.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 11, 2023FCC launches space-focused bureau

Jessica Rosenworcel proposed the FCC reorganization on 2022-11-03 and the regulator unanimously voted to approve it two months later.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 11, 2023FCC launches space-focused bureau

The FCC had previously approved 7,500 of SpaceX’s planned 29,988 satellites.

Mentioned as: fccTechnical ProductApr 6, 2023Forrester’s Digest: Virgin Orbit secures $31.6 million in DiP financing & SpaceX wants more satellites

SES’s C-band transition plan supports the Federal Communications Commission’s program to clear C-band spectrum to enable wireless operators to deploy 0.005 kg services across the contiguous United States.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMar 23, 2023SES-18 and SES-19 Satellites Built by Northrop Grumman Successfully Launched by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket

The FCC partially authorized SpaceX’s second-generation (Gen2) Starlink constellation in December 2022, allowing SpaceX to launch 7,500 of its proposed 30,000 Gen2 satellites into orbits ranging from 525 to 535 km.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMar 22, 2023SpaceX experiencing problems with first upgraded Starlink V2 satellites

SpaceX requested permission from the FCC in December 2022 to use the PCS-G block for a SpaceX Direct-To-Cellular Non-Geostationary Satellite System.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMar 20, 2023Maxar’s new RF Solutions

SES’s C-band transition plan supports the Federal Communications Commission’s program to clear C-band spectrum to enable wireless operators to deploy 0.005 kg services across the contiguous United States.

Mentioned as: the federal communications commissionTechnical ProductMar 17, 2023UPDATE 1: SES-18 + SES-19 satellites’ orbital endeavors via SpaceX accomplished

Intelsat is in line to receive $4,900,000,000 in total proceeds if it meets the FCC’s December clearing deadline.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMar 17, 2023SpaceX launches final two satellites in SES C-band clearing plan
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