RegulationFCC
Federal Communications Commission
US agency regulating satellite communications, including spectrum licensing and debris mitigation rules.
The FCC regulates US satellite communications and has increasingly stringent debris requirements.
Satellite Regulation
- Spectrum licensing
- Orbital debris mitigation rules (5-year rule adopted)
- Market access for non-US satellites
- Interference resolution
Key Requirements
- Debris mitigation plan
- Post-mission disposal
- Collision avoidance capability