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FCC Exempts Space Activities From Some Environmental Rules and Opens 1,000 MHz of Spectrum

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The FCC advanced its deregulation agenda with two decisions: exempting certain space activities from federal environmental regulations and making 1,000 megahertz of spectrum available. The actions could reduce regulatory requirements for affected space activities while expanding access to communications capacity.

Discovered 2026-09-30T12:50:11.547384-07:00 | 2026-09-30T12:50:11.547384-07:00

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  • The FCC is pursuing parallel changes to environmental oversight and spectrum availability, two regulatory areas that directly affect the operating environment for space companies.
  • Opening 1,000 megahertz of spectrum could expand communications capacity for satellite and other space-related systems, while exemptions from certain environmental rules may reduce requirements for affected activities.

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