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FCC Grants SpaceX Conditional Approval for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service

The Federal Communications Commission has given conditional approval to SpaceX for using Starlink satellites to provide direct-to-cellular services, partnering with T-Mobile to enhance connectivity in cellular dead zones. This marks significant progress in SpaceX's efforts to expand its telecommunications capability.

2024-11-26T14:19:29.834893-08:00

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FCC Chair Unlikely to Reconsider Starlink's Rural Broadband Subsidy

2024-11-21T10:11:49.302320-08:00

Via Satellite

Kepler Adjusts FCC Plans for Enhanced Optical Data Relay Satellites

2024-11-19T12:53:09.610026-08:00

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FCC Updates Spectrum Rules for MegaConstellations

2024-11-18T04:30:20.921846-08:00

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Aviation Week

FCC Grants SpaceX Conditional Approval for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service The Federal Communications Commission has given conditional approval to SpaceX for using Starlink satellites to provide direct-to-cellular services, partnering with T-Mobile to enhance connectivity in cellular dead zones. This marks significant progress in SpaceX's efforts to expand its telecommunications capability.

2024-11-26T14:19:29.834893-08:00

FCC Grants SpaceX Conditional Approval for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service

Reuters

FCC Chair Unlikely to Reconsider Starlink's Rural Broadband Subsidy The new FCC chair indicated the commission will probably not revisit the 2022 decision denying Starlink's $885.5 million subsidy for expanding rural broadband, impacting SpaceX's satellite internet expansion plans.

2024-11-21T10:11:49.302320-08:00

FCC Chair Unlikely to Reconsider Starlink's Rural Broadband Subsidy

Via Satellite

Kepler Adjusts FCC Plans for Enhanced Optical Data Relay Satellites Kepler Communications has petitioned the FCC to modify its satellite constellation strategy, emphasizing an upgraded optical data relay network. The new plan includes larger satellites with advanced propulsion and edge computing capabilities, aiming for improved latency and throughput as per customer demands.

2024-11-19T12:53:09.610026-08:00

Kepler Adjusts FCC Plans for Enhanced Optical Data Relay Satellites

Payload

FCC Updates Spectrum Rules for MegaConstellations The FCC has revised satellite spectrum sharing rules, balancing the competitive advantage of first movers with increased competition in the skies. This development supports both innovation and greater access to satellite spectrum, signaling a transformative shift in satellite operations.

2024-11-18T04:30:20.921846-08:00

FCC Updates Spectrum Rules for MegaConstellations

Via Satellite

FCC Updates Satellite Spectrum Sharing Rules The FCC has issued a new Report and Order on November 15, streamlining the satellite spectrum sharing process. This revision aims to enhance clarity and efficiency in spectrum usage among various satellite systems, ensuring equitable access and minimizing interference issues.

2024-11-15T11:06:37.350321-08:00

FCC Updates Satellite Spectrum Sharing Rules

Space.com

AstroForge Secures FCC License for 2025 Deep-Space Mining Mission AstroForge has obtained the first-ever FCC license for a commercial deep-space mission. The mission, named Odin, will launch in early 2025 aboard Intuitive Machines' lunar mission. This marks a significant step in AstroForge's plans to explore asteroid mining opportunities in the near future.

2024-11-05T03:08:56.043588-08:00

AstroForge Secures FCC License for 2025 Deep-Space Mining Mission

Space.com

Astronomers Urge FCC to Evaluate Satellite Megaconstellation Impact Over 100 astronomers from top U.S. universities have signed an open letter urging the FCC to assess the potential hazards of satellite megaconstellations on observational astronomy. Concerns include increased risk of satellite collisions and their impact on our understanding of the universe.

2024-11-04T03:01:24.681696-08:00

Astronomers Urge FCC to Evaluate Satellite Megaconstellation Impact

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Researchers Urge FCC Pause on Starlink Launches for Environmental Review Over 100 space researchers have petitioned the FCC to halt the launch of new Starlink satellites by SpaceX until an environmental assessment is completed. Concerns are mounting over the potential for space pollution as the constellation expands to tens of thousands of satellites.

2024-10-29T16:06:03.404670-07:00

Researchers Urge FCC Pause on Starlink Launches for Environmental Review

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