Commerce Dept. Makes 13 Recommendations on Space Commerce
The Commerce Department has 13 recommendations on spectrum policies and regulation to make the U.S. more competitive in space. Tuesday's report said space operations must be protected from harmful interference, and frequencies should be assigned in a manner that “recognizes…
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satellite operations are essential for space commerce innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth.” Commerce stresses the importance of global harmonization of space frequencies: “Spectrum policy must balance in future allocations the rising demand for service with the availability of new technologies that significantly enhance spectral efficiency.” It urged a “streamlined” licensing process for satellites. “The Trump Administration recognizes that a healthy satellite industry, equipped with sufficient access to radio frequency spectrum, is essential to the global competitiveness of the United States space sector,” the document said. The Satellite Industry Association applauded the report. “The commercial satellite industry is going through a remarkable industry transformation,” said President Tom Stroup. “Thanks to … industry leadership and innovation, today’s space industry is growing at a tremendous rate.”