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”.
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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FCC Bans Import of Foreign Drones and Critical Components
On Dec. 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its Covered List, effectively implementing a sweeping ban on the import of new models of drones and critical components produced outside of the United States.
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