It’s not every day that the FCC proposes an entirely new rule section to address an emerging technology. But it may be a signal of the technology’s potential when it does. Such is the case for ISAM — or in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. On Jan. 25, 2024, the Commission released a draft Notice of…

On September 25, Anna Gomez (a Wiley alum) was sworn-in as the FCC’s fifth Commissioner. Commissioner Gomez is a Democrat and joins fellow Democrats Jessica Rosenworcel (Chairwoman) and Geoffrey Starks along with Republicans Brendan Carr (also a Wiley alum) and Nathan Simington. By statute, the FCC is to have five Commissioners — two from the…

To quote the U.S. Space Force, “Space is hard.” For space startups especially, navigating the complexities of space law and the regulatory environment can be hard too. Here are the top 5 regulatory issues from Wiley Rein's Telecom, Media & Technology Practice that startups should keep in mind when trying to launch themselves into the…