NAPA’s Space Traffic Management Report

NAPA’s Space Traffic Management Report

On August 19, 2020, the National Academy of Public Administration (”NAPA”) released the Space Traffic Management (“STM”) Report (the “Report”) identifying the Office of Space Commerce (“OSC”) as the civilian government agency best situated to take the lead on...
Asia Pacific Spectrum Management Conference

Asia Pacific Spectrum Management Conference

The 6th Asia Pacific Spectrum Management Conference was recently held online.  For 4 days panelists discussed spectrum management across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, considering current events and what is being done in other regions.  Key topics were the...
Small Satellite Conference 2020

Small Satellite Conference 2020

The 34th annual Small Satellite Conference wrapped up this week, bringing an audience of over 8,000 individuals representing 123 countries.  With the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the conference adapted to the “new-normal” and hosted its keynote, workshops, technical...
Update: FCC Streamlined Procedures for Licensing of Smallsats

Update: FCC Streamlined Procedures for Licensing of Smallsats

On July 20, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission published in the federal register the final rules on Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites.  The rules will become effective on August 19, 2020.  Once effective, these rules will promote a...