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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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The Federal Communications Commission approved a modification of SpaceX’s license for its Starlink constellation to operate more than 2,800 additional satellites in lower orbits.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 27, 2021FCC approves Starlink license modification

The FCC rejected requests to perform an environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act for the SpaceX modification.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipApr 27, 2021FCC approves Starlink license modification

The FCC rejected efforts by several companies, including operators of planned low Earth orbit constellations and geostationary satellite systems, to block SpaceX’s modification or force SpaceX into a new round of proposed systems.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductApr 27, 2021FCC approves Starlink license modification

The FCC order requires SpaceX to operate its Starlink satellites at altitudes no higher than 580 km.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipApr 27, 2021FCC approves Starlink license modification

Swarm launched satellites in March 2018 without FCC approval.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 26, 2021Startup and established IoT satellite operators exchange blows in regulatory battle

Elon Musk requested FCC approval to operate an additional 2,824 Starlink satellites at the 540–570 km altitude range.

Mentioned as: fccTechnical ProductApr 26, 2021Intelsat’s Bankruptcy Court Hearings + Musk + AsiaSat

Swarm raised a $25,000,000 Series A funding round shortly after the FCC fine.

Mentioned as: fccNarrative FinancialApr 26, 2021Startup and established IoT satellite operators exchange blows in regulatory battle

The Federal Communications Commission granted Swarm a license in January 2019 to launch 150 satellites in a VHF band previously used only by Orbcomm.

Mentioned as: the federal communications commissionTechnical ProductApr 26, 2021Startup and established IoT satellite operators exchange blows in regulatory battle

Swarm was fined $900,000 over five years for launching satellites without prior FCC approval.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative FinancialApr 26, 2021Startup and established IoT satellite operators exchange blows in regulatory battle

Amazon must deploy half of Project Kuiper’s 3,236-satellite constellation by 2026 under its FCC license.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 25, 2021OneWeb adds 36 satellites to broadband constellation as deployment accelerates

Under U.S. Federal Communications Commission rules, SpaceX can operate up to 1,548 satellites in orbits at altitudes around 550 km.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 25, 2021OneWeb adds 36 satellites to broadband constellation as deployment accelerates

Viasat proposed to the FCC that SpaceX be required to design, deploy, and operate its modified 4,408-satellite constellation so the aggregate collision risk posed by the entire constellation does not exceed a suitable limit over its 15-year license term.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 22, 2021SpaceX and OneWeb spar over satellite close approach

SpaceX is seeking FCC permission to modify its existing license to lower the orbits of 2,825 satellites authorized by that license from altitudes above 1,0 m to about 550 km.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 22, 2021SpaceX and OneWeb spar over satellite close approach

19Labs is assisting healthcare and education groups in preparing applications under the expanded 2021 FCC telemedicine grant program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 20, 2021Viasat, 19Labs Collaborate to Deliver Real-time, Enhanced Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Solution for Unserved and Underserved Communities

19Labs deployed eClinic kits to schools in Utah and to physician practices in Missouri funded by the 2020 FCC CARES Act grant.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 20, 2021Viasat, 19Labs Collaborate to Deliver Real-time, Enhanced Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Solution for Unserved and Underserved Communities

Intelsat informed its bankruptcy court that the $4,800,000,000 from the FCC will belong to its license-holding subsidiaries rather than to Intelsat Jackson.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative FinancialApr 19, 2021Intelsat’s Subsidiaries + Sister Companies At The Root Of Bankruptcy Court Headaches

Intelsat expects to receive $4,800,000,000 from the FCC for freeing up its C-band spectrum.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 19, 2021Intelsat’s Subsidiaries + Sister Companies At The Root Of Bankruptcy Court Headaches

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to pay almost $5,000,000,000 in incentive payments to clear Intelsat’s C-band frequencies over the United States.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 19, 2021Intelsat’s Subsidiaries + Sister Companies At The Root Of Bankruptcy Court Headaches

Amazon's Project Kuiper received FCC approval for its LEO constellation in mid-2020 and its first satellite launch date is not yet confirmed.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 18, 2021Intelsat Getting Tough + Musk’s Millions

The Alaska Telecom Association reached the "Alaska Plan" agreement with the FCC in August 2016 committing its member companies to provide 10/1 Mbps broadband service to most rural Alaska communities by 2026.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 7, 2021Opinion: How Satellites May Lead To Broadband Service For Rural Alaska
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