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NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
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Spectrum Abundance for Weird Space Stuff
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SB Docket No. 26-54
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Adopted: March 26, 2026 Released: March 27, 2026
Comment Date: [30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]
Reply Comment Date: [60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]
By the Commission: Chairman Carr and Commissioner Trusty issuing separate statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SB Docket No. 26-54
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Adopted: March 26, 2026 Released: March 27, 2026
Comment Date: [30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]
Reply Comment Date: [60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]
By the Commission: Chairman Carr and Commissioner Trusty issuing separate statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Heading Paragraph #
I.INTRODUCTION
II. BACKGROUND
A. Important Terminology and Definitions
B. The Spectrum Crunch for Emergent Space Operations
III. DISCUSSION
A. Establishing Regulatory Clarity for the Use of Existing Spectrum Allocations
1. Authorizing by Rule Spectrum “Piggybacking” for Emergent Space Operations
2. Authorizing Standalone TT&C Within Existing FSS Allocations
3. Refining the Definition of TT&C
4. Clarifying that Spectrum Use Supporting Emergent Space Operations May Fall
Within Existing Service Allocations
B. Unlocking More Spectrum for Emergent Space Operations
1. 2320-2345 MHz Band
2. Possible Application to Other Frequency Bands
3. Intersatellite Links
C. Benefits and Costs
IV. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
V. ORDERING CLAUSES
Appendix A – Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
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Get the full document at:
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-13A1.pdf
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