Policy & Regulation
ITU Spectrum Allocation LEO: Inside the Frequency Wars Shaping WRC-27
Spectrum, not launch capacity, is the real constraint on LEO growth. This piece unpacks how ITU spectrum allocation works, why EPFD limits pit SpaceX…
Policy & Regulation
Regulatory coverage of low Earth orbit — FCC licensing, ITU spectrum allocation, mega-constellation rules and space traffic management.
Policy & Regulation
FCC Satellite Operator Licensing: Process, Timeline, and Challenges for NGSO Constellations
FCC satellite operator licensing runs on processing rounds and binding milestones, not a fixed clock. We break down the framework, the three-to-six-year real-world timeline,…
Policy & Regulation
LEO Constellation Regulation 2026: Where International Rules on Mega-Constellations Stand
LEO constellation regulation 2026 is a patchwork, not a system: ITU spectrum filings are backlogged (78% of 2025 filings tied to megaconstellations), the FCC's…