SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Senate Commerce Committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing after revising automatic-approval provisions

The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill to streamline satellite licensing at the FCC, revising previously proposed automatic‑approval provisions that drew scrutiny. Lawmakers say the measure will shorten review timelines and provide greater predictability for satellite operators and ground infrastructure applicants.

2026-02-13T13:27:20.789960-08:00
European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

ESA’s Sophie Adenot Becomes First of 2022 Astronaut Class to Fly to ISS Aboard SpaceX Crew-12

By European Spaceflight: Sophie Adenot has blasted off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, becoming the first career astronaut of the agency’s 2022 class to travel to the ISS.

2026-02-13T02:49:44.584235-08:00