What Happened
Regulatory Overhaul Continues Amid Leadership Transition
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed Jennifer Gilsenan as acting chief of its Space Bureau, following the announcement of Jay Schwarz’s retirement. Gilsenan, a veteran of satellite and spectrum regulatory issues, will oversee the continued implementation of the FCC’s recently approved overhaul of its satellite licensing regime. The new framework is designed to process applications more quickly and predictably, as the industry continues to grow and become increasingly complex. According to SpaceNews, the FCC has already made significant progress in reducing its licensing backlog under Schwarz’s leadership.