What is the FCC's Space Bureau doing to reform regulations?

The FCC's Space Bureau is proposing to allocate additional spectrum, streamline satellite licensing, and provide more flexibility for spacecraft operators to modernize their operations.

How much spectrum is the FCC making available for space activities?

The FCC has proposed making available 20,000 megahertz of spectrum across several bands for space activities.

What is the FCC doing to speed up satellite licensing?

The FCC is establishing a 'licensing assembly line' with fixed time limits for agency action and simplifying the process for modifying existing licenses to ensure timely and predictable acquisition.

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FCC Gears Up for Space Age Regulatory Overhaul

12 Feb

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Summary

FCC proposes releasing 20,000 MHz of spectrum for space activities.
Satellite licensing process to be streamlined for modern operations.
FCC aims to enable timely and predictable license acquisition for innovators.

FCC Gears Up for Space Age Regulatory Overhaul

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is advancing a comprehensive plan to reform space regulations. This initiative, part of the Build America Agenda, seeks to unlock greater potential in the burgeoning space sector.

The FCC's Space Bureau chief, Jay Schwarz, detailed the agenda, emphasizing the need to secure economic interests and foster commercial development. A core component involves allocating an additional 20,000 megahertz of spectrum across various bands to support expanding space activities.

To address the surge in license requests, the FCC is establishing an "licensing assembly line" with fixed timelines. This aims to ensure that innovators can obtain necessary licenses predictably and promptly.