On March 6, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a tentative agenda for its next Open Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Commission released public drafts of...more
Under Commissioner Brendan Carr’s leadership, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will likely focus on expediting the review and approval process for applications to launch new satellites. Commissioner Carr has...more
Good Afternoon! After the Republicans’ sweeping victory in last week’s election, the space community waits for guidance from the incoming Administration. Meanwhile, Congress enters the lame duck session with a slate of...more
11/18/2024
/ China ,
FCC ,
Japan ,
Licensing Rules ,
NASA ,
NDAA ,
Poland ,
Proposed Rules ,
Satellites ,
SpaceX ,
Sustainability
Good Afternoon! The global space community came together in Milan this week for the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), China unveiled a rock from the dark side of the moon, and national space agency leaders outlined...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
2/12/2024
/ China ,
FCC ,
Layoffs ,
NASA ,
Outer Space ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Rules ,
Satellites ,
Spending Cuts ,
Startups ,
Sustainability
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The FCC released its draft version of a NPRM regarding a licensing framework for ISAM capabilities. The item is tentatively scheduled to be voted on at the FCC’s Open Commission meeting on February 15....more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
1/26/2024
/ Belgium ,
Deadlines ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
EU ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Japan ,
NASA ,
Outer Space ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Satellites ,
Software
On December 14, 2023, Congress passed an $874.2-billion defense authorization bill, sending it to the White House for President Biden’s signature. This alert provides a summary of key provisions of the National Defense...more
1/2/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security Agency (NSA) ,
NDAA ,
Pilot Programs ,
Popular ,
Satellites ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems