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ESPI urges Europe to extend MSS spectrum controls to the space segment

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As Europe considers reserving part of its mobile satellite services spectrum authorization for European operators, the European Space Policy Institute says the approach should go further. It argues that Europe should maximize its control over the space segment as well, making strategic autonomy a central consideration in spectrum policy.

Discovered 2026-10-16T12:54:39.760852-07:00 | 2026-10-16T12:54:39.760852-07:00

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  • The debate links spectrum access to control of satellite infrastructure, widening the policy question beyond which operators can use European-authorized MSS spectrum.
  • ESPI’s position signals pressure for a more comprehensive European approach to space-sector autonomy; how far policymakers adopt it could shape market access and strategic oversight.

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