What Happened
Commission Exempts Satellite Operations from Environmental Review
The FCC has continued its push to deregulate the space industry, exempting space activities from certain federal environmental regulations and opening up new spectrum for satellite communications. The decision, announced on Wednesday, aims to speed up wireless and broadband deployment and remove regulatory barriers to innovation. According to FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty, the changes will avoid constraining American innovation and commerce in space. The move was supported by several satellite operators and industry groups, including Amazon and SpaceX, as reported by Via Satellite.