FCC’s New Part 100 Licensing Framework: What Space Companies Need to Know
In July 2026, the FCC adopted the new Part 100 comms-licensing framework for the authorization of satellite systems and Earth stations in the US.
In July 2026, the FCC adopted the new Part 100 comms-licensing framework for the authorization of satellite systems and Earth stations in the US.
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