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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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The FCC mandate requires satellite operators to transition existing services from the lower 300 MHz to the upper 200 MHz of C-band spectrum to make room for 0.005 kg.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductJun 24, 2022SES-22 to launch on June 29

The launch of SES-22 is part of an FCC program to clear a portion of 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 RelationshipJun 24, 2022SES-22 to launch on June 29

SES is on track to complete Phase II C-band transition activities to meet the FCC's December 2023 deadline.

Mentioned as: fccNarrative LegalJun 24, 2022SES-22 to launch on June 29

SpaceX filed a letter to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on 2022-06-10 asserting that Viasat is violating its current frequency rights and is unfit to take control of Inmarsat’s spectrum licenses.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 22, 2022Viasat shareholders approve Inmarsat acquisition

SpaceX asserted in a 2022-06-21 letter to the Federal Communications Commission that its Starlink broadband network would become unusable for most Americans if a proposal to use the 12 GHz band for terrestrial 0.005 kg is approved.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 21, 2022SpaceX warns 5G plan would deny Starlink to most Americans

The Federal Communications Commission granted AST SpaceMobile an experimental license to test BlueWalker 3 satellite-to-phone connectivity in the United States at sites in Texas and Hawaii.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionOrg RelationshipJun 14, 2022AST SpaceMobile reveals their BlueWalker 3 test satellite will launch in mid-August

Viasat denies violating FCC rules and remains on course to complete the Inmarsat acquisition before the end of 2022 subject to regulatory clearances and a Viasat shareholder vote scheduled for 2022-06-21.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 14, 2022Starlink and OneWeb reach spectrum coordination plan

SpaceX is seeking FCC approval to add nearly 30,000 additional Ku-band satellites to improve its broadband services.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 14, 2022Starlink and OneWeb reach spectrum coordination plan

OneWeb has FCC permission for 648 Ku-band satellites in low Earth orbit to provide user connectivity.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 14, 2022Starlink and OneWeb reach spectrum coordination plan

SpaceX has FCC permission to deploy 4,408 Ku-band satellites in low Earth orbit for its Starlink network.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 14, 2022Starlink and OneWeb reach spectrum coordination plan

SpaceX asserts that Viasat is using Ka-band frequencies designated for non-geostationary orbit operators on a primary basis without first meeting FCC conditions.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductJun 14, 2022Starlink and OneWeb reach spectrum coordination plan

SpaceX has a separate FCC authorization to launch 7,500 V-band satellites for Starlink.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 14, 2022Starlink and OneWeb reach spectrum coordination plan

The FCC approved a 30-day Special Temporary Authority for Momentus on 2022-06-09.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 13, 2022A third update from Momentus regarding their first OTV demo mission…

Momentus conducted months of work to implement a National Security Agreement overseen by the Department of Defense and the Department of the Treasury and worked with the FAA, FCC, and NOAA to obtain necessary government licenses, determinations, and approvals to conduct the Vigoride flight.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipJun 13, 2022A third update from Momentus regarding their first OTV demo mission…

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission benefit program that provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 9, 2022Affordable Connectivity Program and Viasat Deliver Quality Broadband Internet to Qualifying Households Nationwide

Momentus obtained a special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission to use an unplanned frequency to assist in resolving Vigoride-3 communication problems.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionOrg RelationshipJun 2, 2022Momentus attempting to fix anomalies with first Vigoride tug

AST SpaceMobile secured an experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission on 2022-05-02 to test BlueWalker 3 services in Hawaii and Texas.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMay 17, 2022Operational AST SpaceMobile satellites could proceed without prototype

Momentus recently received a license from the Federal Communications Commission to use radio frequencies to communicate with the Vigoride spacecraft.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralMay 8, 2022The Inaugural Launch Of Momentus’ Vigoride OTV Cleared By The FAA

Amazon must deploy half of Project Kuiper’s constellation by July 2026 under its Federal Communications Commission license.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMay 6, 2022Telesat to order 100 fewer satellites for LEO constellation

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) received an experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission to support U.S.-based testing of the BlueWalker 3 satellite.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionTechnical ProductMay 4, 2022AST SpaceMobile Receives An FCC Experimental License For BlueWalker 3 Satellite Testing
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