FCC Proposes Rules for Easier Access to Spectrum During Commercial Space Launches

摘要

The FCC approved a rulemaking that proposes giving thencommercial space industry faster, more assured access to the 420-n430 MHz, 2200-2290 MHz and 5650-5925 MHz spectrum bandsnduring space launches. The FCC also proposes various options tonimprove interference protection for communications between commercialnsatellites and federal users on the ground. An accompanyingnNOI examines the space industry’s broader spectrum needs.nThe NPRM and NOI were approved Thursday by the commissionnby a 4-0 vote.