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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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SpaceX planned to deploy some Starlink satellites to altitudes between 335 and 346 km under an FCC-approved plan from 2018 for approximately 7,500 satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipOct 5, 2021How low can satellites go? VLEO entrepreneurs plan to find out

The 2021-12-05 deadline marked the first phase of C-band spectrum clearing under the FCC 20-22 Report and Order.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductSep 23, 2021Antenna Solutions From Challenger Communications Ready For C-Band Relocation

Challenger Communications LLC offers antenna solutions for Earth station operators affected by C-band relocation under the FCC 20-22 Report and Order.

Mentioned as: fccTechnical ProductSep 23, 2021Antenna Solutions From Challenger Communications Ready For C-Band Relocation

Elon Musk has applied to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to slightly modify the orbits of around 30,000 planned Starlink satellites to boost coverage and operational efficiencies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralSep 6, 2021Forrester’s Digest: Elon’s Starlinks + The Speed Of Light, Plus, Egypt’s Satellite City Now Being Constructed

Elon Musk has applied to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for permission to launch planned Starlink satellites in batches of up to 400 on Starship rockets.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralSep 6, 2021Forrester’s Digest: Elon’s Starlinks + The Speed Of Light, Plus, Egypt’s Satellite City Now Being Constructed

SpaceX sent an 2021-08-31 letter to the Federal Communications Commission accusing Amazon of using attempts to block the amended Gen 2 plans as a delay tactic to slow down competition.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipSep 1, 2021SpaceX says Amazon’s call to dismiss Starlink amendment is a delay tactic

In July 2020 the Federal Communications Commission permitted Project Kuiper to launch 3,236 satellites conditional on showing how Project Kuiper will address radio-frequency interference and orbital debris concerns.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipSep 1, 2021SpaceX says Amazon’s call to dismiss Starlink amendment is a delay tactic

Intelsat contends the C-Band Alliance agreement was invalidated when the Federal Communications Commission decided to run an auction for the spectrum instead of a process managed by C-Band Alliance members.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2021Majority of Intelsat debt holders approve plan to exit bankruptcy

An April filing with the Federal Communications Commission shows the IM-1 launch slipped from late 2021 to early 2022.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralAug 10, 2021Intuitive Machines selects SpaceX for launch of third lunar lander mission

Swarm Technologies sought Federal Communications Commission approval on 2021-08-06 to transfer its existing satellite and ground station licenses to SpaceX.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipAug 9, 2021SpaceX to acquire Swarm Technologies

Eutelsat is eligible for $507,000,000 in accelerated relocation payments from the Federal Communications Commission linked to clearing C-band in the U.S. for terrestrial 0.005 kg.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionTechnical ProductAug 4, 2021SES and Eutelsat point to improving broadcast trends

SES’s legal claim seeks a 50/50 share of the FCC’s $9,700,000,000 incentive payment for C-band clearance over the United States.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipAug 4, 2021Forrester’s Digest: SES Revenue Reports, Solo Bid For Thailand’s Orbital Slot + More SES + Intelsat Legal Hostilities

SES holds more C-band spectrum in the U.S. and is currently due to receive around $4,000,000,000 in FCC payments if it meets all its accelerated clearing deadlines.

Mentioned as: fccNarrative LegalAug 4, 2021SES and Eutelsat point to improving broadcast trends

Intelsat is seeking FCC permission to extend the license for operating its Galaxy 16 satellite beyond 2021-08-14.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJul 28, 2021Intelsat returning JCSAT-RA satellite to Japan’s Sky Perfect JSAT

A U.S. federal court blocked Viasat's request to suspend the Federal Communications Commission’s modification of its license for SpaceX’s Starlink constellation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 27, 2021Astronomers back technical efforts to reduce impacts of satellite megaconstellations while seeking regulatory solutions

Viasat argued that the FCC's license modification for Starlink required an environmental review due to its impact on astronomy.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 27, 2021Astronomers back technical efforts to reduce impacts of satellite megaconstellations while seeking regulatory solutions

Some members of the House Science Committee used the 2021-07-20 hearing to raise concerns about FCC rulemaking decisions affecting satellite and space-based communications.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 26, 2021Report calls on government agencies to better coordinate spectrum

Ligado received FCC approval to offer 0.005 kg services on a separate band despite warnings from the Department of Defense and other agencies about potential interference with GPS signals.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 26, 2021Report calls on government agencies to better coordinate spectrum

Viasat is calling on the FCC to review nearly $900,000,000 of rural broadband subsidies that SpaceX won in December for Starlink.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative FinancialJul 23, 2021Court denies Viasat attempt to halt Starlink launches pending legal action

Viasat first sought a stay from the Federal Communications Commission on SpaceX’s 2021-04-27 license modification.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJul 23, 2021Court denies Viasat attempt to halt Starlink launches pending legal action
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