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FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid satellite licensing overhaul

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Jennifer Gilsenan, deputy chief of the FCC’s Space Bureau, will lead the agency’s satellite regulatory overhaul as bureau chief Jay Schwarz prepares to retire later this month. The leadership transition comes while the FCC is working to advance changes affecting satellite licensing and oversight.

Discovered 2026-08-07T11:14:16.406612-07:00 | 2026-08-07T11:14:16.406612-07:00

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  • Leadership continuity will be important as the FCC advances its satellite licensing overhaul during a bureau chief transition.
  • The change could affect the timing and execution of regulatory decisions relevant to satellite operators and the broader space industry.

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