Focus: Regulatory

The FCC has granted AST SpaceMobile commercial authorization to provide direct-to-device services using spectrum from its partner mobile network operators (MNOs).  The FCC released an order on April 21 approving […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — With the pace of development in the commercial space industry over the last decade, regulators continue to work through how to oversee that development while enabling […]

The FCC is set to vote later this month to update satellite spectrum-sharing rules between Geostationary (GEO) and Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems. If adopted, the Report and Order would replace […]

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), one of the largest wireless operators in the U.K. is now a step closer to bringing direct-to-device (D2D) services to its U.K. customer base. Ofcom, the […]

Senators introduced bipartisan legislation this week aimed at streamlining the application process for new satellites.  Senators Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Peter Welch, D-Vermont, introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act […]

The FCC has authorized SpaceX to deploy 7,500 more Gen2 Starlink satellites, while giving SpaceX the approval to operate Starlink in more frequencies and waive satellite power limits inside the […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Sidus Space founder and CEO Carol Craig to the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners. Craig will serve the remainder of the term previously held […]

Watchdog group Frequency Forward is calling for the FCC to deny SpaceX’s purchase of EchoStar spectrum and investigate Elon Musk’s business ties to the Chinese government.  The group filed a […]

The FCC is seeking comment on a number of options to auction additional spectrum in the C-band to make it available for next-generation wireless services. The FCC announced Wednesday that […]

The FCC voted to kick off two proceedings on Tuesday that will impact satellite licensing — one described as a licensing “overhaul” and another dealing with antennas in the upper […]

The space sector was historically dominated by states and state actors for defense and research. But recent private investment in the sector has changed that notion. As of July 2024, […]

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr kicked off ‘Space Month’ on Monday, with a target to update satellite licensing and additional spectrum reform.  Speaking at a factory opening for spacecraft manufacturer Apex […]

EchoStar reached a milestone with some of its 2 GHz band spectrum, announcing Friday it secured highest priority spectrum rights in the 2 GHz band for a non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) […]

SpaceX has filed with the FCC asking to launch 15,000 new satellites for direct-to-device service that would use the spectrum SpaceX purchased from EchoStar.  According to the filing SpaceX submitted […]

Representatives from 11 communications and technology policy organizations wrote a joint letter to the FCC this week calling on the Commission to update rules for satellite power limits.  Earlier this […]

SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh, Nigcomsat CEO Jane Egerton-Idehen, and Space42 CEO Ali Al Hashemi were appointed to leadership positions on the new board of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), the […]

GSMA, a group that represents the mobile ecosystem, has released a policy paper for direct-to-device services, recommending priorities for policymakers enacting D2D regulatory frameworks. GSMA has had a spectrum task […]

President Trump released an executive order on Wednesday aimed at reducing regulation on commercial space launch, making it easier to build spaceports, and authorizing novel space activities.  Named “Enabling Competition […]

The FCC will consider an order that would streamline processes for space stations and earth stations at its August 7 open meeting.  The FCC said these changes will clear regulatory […]

Top space industry organizations are urging Congress to fund the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and its space traffic coordination system after NOAA’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 details […]

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr detailed his policy agenda for the FCC in a July 2 speech, including a number of details relevant to the satellite industry, including action in the […]

EchoStar responded to the FCC this week after the Commission opened an inquiry into the operator’s spectrum. In new filings, EchoStar argued the FCC’s inquiry threatens its business, 5G progress […]

The FCC voted to start a proceeding on Thursday that the Commission said could unlock more than 20,000 megahertz of spectrum for satellite broadband, a move that the Satellite Industry […]

The FCC has opened a review of spectrum sharing between Geostationary (GEO) and Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems, and invited comments on satellite power limits.  During Monday’s open meeting, the FCC […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Government officials and regulatory experts say that moving more quickly on space law, regulations, and policy while keeping tech innovation moving forward unencumbered is a key priority. […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed mishap investigations into both the SpaceX Starship flight and Blue Origin New Glenn debut that both took place on Jan. 16, the agency announced […]

Navigating the space regulatory environment can be one of the biggest challenges for companies whether they are startups or established operators. Consulting firm River Advisers is trusted for its strategic […]

AST SpaceMobile can now test its satellite-to-cell service with partners Verizon and AT&T after the FCC granted the company special temporal authority (STA) in the United States.  AST SpaceMobile announced […]

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Olivia Trusty as a Republican commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission, Trump announced Jan. 16. Trusty is currently the policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee […]

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed allocating more spectrum for space launch communication. The proposal announced on Dec. 19 would reallocate the 2360–2395 MHz band on a secondary basis for […]