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FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane

An FCC commissioner warned that declining U.S. influence could make it harder to win international backing for American positions on satellite spectrum and related space issues at upcoming multilateral meetings. The warning raises concerns about Washington’s ability to shape global spectrum rules that affect commercial and military satellite operations.

2025-11-06T15:33:18.427102-08:00

Via Satellite

FCC Proposes Auction of Additional Upper C‑Band Spectrum for Next‑Gen Wireless

2025-10-29T13:18:35.697563-07:00

Space.com

Amazon Reschedules Project Kuiper Satellite Launch for April 28 on ULA's Atlas V

2025-04-21T13:38:37.556384-07:00

Wall Street Journal

FCC Warns EchoStar It May Lose Satellite, 5G Spectrum Licenses as It Eyes Rivals

2025-05-12T10:59:20.221334-07:00

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SpaceNews.com

FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane An FCC commissioner warned that declining U.S. influence could make it harder to win international backing for American positions on satellite spectrum and related space issues at upcoming multilateral meetings. The warning raises concerns about Washington’s ability to shape global spectrum rules that affect commercial and military satellite operations.

2025-11-06T15:33:18.427102-08:00

FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane

Via Satellite

FCC Proposes Auction of Additional Upper C‑Band Spectrum for Next‑Gen Wireless The FCC has proposed auctioning additional upper C‑band spectrum and is seeking public comment on multiple auction designs to repurpose satellite‑held frequencies for next‑generation terrestrial wireless services. The proposal would reallocate portions of the 3.7–4.2 GHz band to support expanded 5G and future mobile broadband capacity.

2025-10-29T13:18:35.697563-07:00

FCC Proposes Auction of Additional Upper C‑Band Spectrum for Next‑Gen Wireless

PCMag

FCC proposes a 'default to yes' for satellite approvals, flagging Starlink, spectrum and orbital-congestion risks FCC Chair Brendan Carr has proposed shifting satellite licensing from a 'default to no' to a 'default to yes' framework to speed approvals for space stations and earth stations. The change could accelerate approvals for large constellations like Starlink while heightening spectrum allocation and orbital-congestion concerns.

2025-10-08T23:04:52.979600-07:00

FCC proposes a 'default to yes' for satellite approvals, flagging Starlink, spectrum and orbital-congestion risks

CNBC

EchoStar stock surges as AT&T agrees to buy $23B of spectrum; deal may settle FCC probe and affect SpaceX EchoStar said AT&T will buy $23 billion of its wireless spectrum, sending shares up about 80%. The company said the transaction should help resolve an FCC inquiry into its use of satellite and 5G licenses, including frequencies sought by SpaceX, with implications for competitive spectrum access.

2025-08-26T06:23:06.523521-07:00

EchoStar stock surges as AT&T agrees to buy $23B of spectrum; deal may settle FCC probe and affect SpaceX

edrmagazine.eu

Germany inks €479m deal with Kongsberg for F-35A Joint Strike Missile integration Germany has signed a NOK 6.5 billion (€478.7 million) contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to equip its F-35A Lightning II fleet with the Norwegian air-launched Joint Strike Missile, marking the first deployment of a non-US stand-off weapon on Luftwaffe fifth-generation fighters.

2025-06-30T07:57:32.552995-07:00

Germany inks €479m deal with Kongsberg for F-35A Joint Strike Missile integration

SpaceNews.com

FCC Elevates National Security in Satellite Licensing Overhaul The US Federal Communications Commission has proposed sweeping reforms to its satellite licensing process, embedding national security criteria into application reviews. Under the plan, operators must disclose foreign ownership, implement stricter cybersecurity measures and coordinate with defense agencies before spectrum assignments are granted.

2025-06-16T15:27:05.777413-07:00

FCC Elevates National Security in Satellite Licensing Overhaul

Bloomberg

Trump Intervenes to Push EchoStar, FCC Chair to Resolve Spectrum License Dispute President Donald Trump has intervened to push EchoStar Corp. and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to resolve a dispute over the satellite communications company’s valuable spectrum licenses that underpin its planned service rollouts. The president urged both parties to cut a deal and avoid license reallocation, sources say.

2025-06-13T14:47:26.599548-07:00

Trump Intervenes to Push EchoStar, FCC Chair to Resolve Spectrum License Dispute

Via Satellite

EchoStar Warns FCC Spectrum Probe Could Jeopardize Satellite Services and 5G Plans The FCC this week opened an inquiry into EchoStar’s satellite and 5G spectrum holdings, prompting EchoStar to warn regulators that the probe threatens its forthcoming service rollouts, undermines investment, and risks destabilizing the licensing framework underpinning satellite and terrestrial 5G networks.

2025-05-28T13:03:18.704256-07:00

EchoStar Warns FCC Spectrum Probe Could Jeopardize Satellite Services and 5G Plans

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