The Federal Communications Commission has circulated a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for consideration at its March 26, 2026, Open Meeting. The draft NPRM proposes two paths to making spectrum available for “emergent space operations”.
From Edge to Orbit: Commercial and Government Momentum for Space-Based AI Processing
AI’s intensive computational demands have ignited a brainstorm within the digital infrastructure industry to figure out how to expand architecture. Less than a year ago, the idea of launching high‑throughput compute on low‑Earth orbit satellites to satisfy this need seemed speculative.
Bringing Order to Orbit: FCC Grapples With Licensing Space-Based Data Centers
In recent months, various space and satellite companies have filed applications with the Federal Communications Commission seeking authorization to deploy satellites to operate as orbital data centers.
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Senate Advances SAT Streamlining Act as FCC Continues Its Space Modernization Efforts
On Feb. 12, 2026, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved S. 3639, the Satellite and Telecommunications (SAT) Streamlining Act. This bipartisan bill aims to modernize and accelerate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s satellite licensing processes.
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Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Commercial Space Development Through Deregulation
On August 13, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14335, “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” marking a significant step toward accelerating U.S. space launches and activities. The order prioritizes national competitiveness, mandates faster licensing and permitting, and assigns clear responsibilities to federal agencies to support commercial space growth through 2030.
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The EU Space Act: ‘Foreign’ Space Service Providers, Equivalence, and Registration
The European Commission’s draft EU Space Act, published in June 2025, introduces supranational regulations for space service providers operating in the EU. This GT Alert discusses the Act’s extensive reach and outlines the process for non-EU providers to access the European market.
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Japan’s Basic Policy 2025 Strengthens Space Industry
On June 13, 2025, Japan’s government approved the Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2025, signaling a strong commitment to advancing its space policy and fostering the development of space-related businesses. This pivotal document sets out the government’s main priorities and paves the way for next year’s budget decisions.
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The EU Space Act: Scope and (European) Space Operator Authorization
The European Commission’s draft EU Space Act (draft Act or Act), is a proposal for supranational regulation released in June 2025. This GT Alert addresses the authorization procedures for Union space operators.
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