On July 22, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted the Report and Order (R&O) in its Space Modernization proceeding, marking the next major step in the agency’s effort to modernize its satellite licensing rules. As discussed in our February 2026 GT Alert, the Commission’s rulemaking efforts have been unfolding alongside legislative proposals aimed at streamlining satellite and spectrum regulation. The rules discussed in the R&O replace the Commission’s longstanding Part 25 satellite licensing framework with an entirely new regulatory regime under Part 100.
FCC Space Modernization Series (Part 1): The New Bond and Milestone Framework
