FCC Filing Alerts

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket 0821-EX-CN-2025 This document outlines Blue Origin's response to specific technical and administrative inquiries regarding its Blue Ring-1 satellite mission. The filing addresses questions raised on March 4 and March 16 concerning interference mitigation and procedural compliance. Key technical details focus on Power Flux Density at both the Earth's surface and Geostationary Orbit. Blue Origin references specific narratives and waivers to address how the spacecraft will mitigate potential signal interference. The documentation clarifies that the mission involves a single satellite capable of operating at various altitudes throughout its lifespan. Regulatory requests include the resubmission of updated technical files and a corrected ITU cost recovery letter containing the mission name and callsign. The response also provides official contact information and confirms that administrative errors in the initial filing have been resolved to meet the requirements of the Bureau. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket 0821-EX-CN-2025 The United States administration submitted this document to the International Telecommunication Union to provide Advance Publication Information for the Blue Ring-1 satellite system. This filing is a required regulatory step under Article 9.1 and Appendix 4 of the Radio Regulations to notify the international community of planned satellite operations. Technically, Blue Ring-1 is described as a single satellite that will function at multiple different altitudes during its mission. The filing was prepared using standard regulatory software and includes specific database files that detail the technical and orbital characteristics of the spacecraft. Beyond the technical data, the document requests that Blue Origin, LLC be added to the International Frequency List as the commercial operator. It provides contact information for cost-recovery billing and asks that invoices be sent directly to Blue Origin, with a courtesy copy provided to the United States government. This ensures the administrative and financial responsibilities for the frequency coordination are properly assigned. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Space Exploration - FCC Docket 0470-EX-ST-2026 This document is a Special Temporary Authorization issued by the Federal Communications Commission to Space Exploration Technologies Corp, commonly known as SpaceX. Its primary regulatory purpose is to permit experimental radio frequency testing for customer payloads prior to launch. The license is effective from April 2, 2026, until October 3, 2026. Testing activities are authorized at several mobile locations in Florida, specifically the Cape Canaveral Payload Processing Facility, Launch Pad 39a at the Kennedy Space Center, and Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The technical parameters involve transmissions in the 19283.5 to 19291 MHz range at 0.49 watts of power, along with discrete frequencies at 29086 MHz and 29089 MHz at a lower power of 1.32 milliwatts. SpaceX is required to coordinate its operations with the 45th Space Wing Spectrum Management Office and Range Scheduling. The authorization is subject to immediate termination if interference occurs with other licensed stations. Furthermore, SpaceX must ensure that the occupied bandwidth of its emissions does not exceed the specified frequency limits. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 $IRDM Iridium - FCC Docket 0063-EX-CN-2026 This document is a Federal Communications Commission experimental radio station license and construction permit granted to Iridium Satellite LLC. The license, identified by call sign WQ2XDJ, authorizes the company to conduct experimental radio communications under Section 5.3 of the commission rules. This authorization is effective from March 19, 2026, until April 1, 2027. The technical scope of the license involves mobile operations in a non-geostationary low Earth orbit at an altitude of 780 kilometers. The primary purpose of the operation is to establish a point of communication with the AggieSat6 cubesat. Iridium is authorized to use the frequency range of 1618.725 to 1626.5 MHz with an effective radiated power of 767 Watts. Regulatory requirements state that the occupied bandwidth must not extend beyond these frequency limits. Additionally, the license mandates a stop buzzer contact to immediately cease operations if interference occurs. These experimental provisions allow for technical testing and development within the specified satellite orbit parameters while ensuring other communications services remain protected. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket 0821-EX-CN-2025 This document is a formal declaration from Blue Origin to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the Blue Ring-1 satellite network. The platform is designed to operate in a non-geostationary orbit using non-planned frequency bands. The primary regulatory purpose of the filing is to formally accept financial responsibility for all cost recovery fees charged by the International Telecommunication Union for processing satellite network filings. Blue Origin acknowledges that these fees are mandatory under international and commission rules. The company provides a specific point of contact for all related billing and correspondence. They clarify their understanding that any operating license granted for the Blue Ring-1 network is strictly conditional upon the timely payment of these invoices. Furthermore, the company recognizes that the Commission has the authority to dismiss their application if any cost recovery fees become overdue without a pending appeal. This filing ensures the satellite project remains in compliance with both domestic and international telecommunications regulations while the company pursues its regulatory approvals under file number 0821-EX-CN-2025. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 $IRDM Iridium - FCC Docket 0063-EX-CN-2026 This document is a formal notification from the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology regarding the approval of an experimental radio license. The grant applies to call sign WQ2XDJ under file number 0063-EX-CN-2026. The primary regulatory purpose of this document is to authorize the applicant to perform experimental testing or research within the radio spectrum. The license became effective in March 2026 and is scheduled to remain valid until its expiration on April 1, 2027. While this automated message does not list specific technical specifications such as frequencies or power limits, it confirms that the underlying application has been reviewed and officially granted. Detailed information regarding the authorized technical parameters is accessible through the agency electronic filing system. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket SAT-LOA-20260310-00118 Blue Origin has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking authority to launch and operate a large satellite constellation known as Project Sunrise. This system is designed to host orbital data centers to support the increasing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing. By placing compute infrastructure in space, Blue Origin aims to provide a sustainable alternative to terrestrial data centers that face physical scaling limits. The proposed constellation includes up to 51,600 satellites operating in sun-synchronous orbits at altitudes ranging from 500 to 1,800 kilometers. To manage data traffic, the system will primarily use optical links and mesh backhaul networks, supplemented by Ka-band spectrum for telemetry, tracking, and command operations. The spacecraft will utilize multiple antenna variations to maintain efficient coverage across various orbital planes. In its filing, Blue Origin requests several regulatory waivers, including exemptions from standard processing round procedures and certain milestone or bond requirements. The company asserts that the project will enhance global compute accessibility and ensure efficient spectrum use. Approval would allow Blue Origin to expand its space infrastructure capabilities to include high-capacity orbital data processing. 🔗 fccalerts.com/api/pdf/658601…

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket SAT-LOA-20260310-00118 Blue Origin has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking authority to launch and operate a large satellite constellation known as Project Sunrise. This system is designed to host orbital data centers to support the increasing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing. By placing compute infrastructure in space, Blue Origin aims to provide a sustainable alternative to terrestrial data centers that face physical scaling limits. The proposed constellation includes up to 51,600 satellites operating in sun-synchronous orbits at altitudes ranging from 500 to 1,800 kilometers. To manage data traffic, the system will primarily use optical links and mesh backhaul networks, supplemented by Ka-band spectrum for telemetry, tracking, and command operations. The spacecraft will utilize multiple antenna variations to maintain efficient coverage across various orbital planes. In its filing, Blue Origin requests several regulatory waivers, including exemptions from standard processing round procedures and certain milestone or bond requirements. The company asserts that the project will enhance global compute accessibility and ensure efficient spectrum use. Approval would allow Blue Origin to expand its space infrastructure capabilities to include high-capacity orbital data processing. 🔗 fccalerts.com/api/pdf/658601…

🚨🚨 $ASTS Ligado & AST - FCC Docket SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 This Federal Communications Commission letter clarifies the procedural schedule for a satellite modification application submitted by Ligado Networks. The document addresses representatives from AST and Science, Iridium Communications, and Viasat, as well as counsel for Ligado, which is currently operating as a debtor-in-possession. The main outcome of this filing is the establishment of a formal timeline for the proceeding related to call sign S2358. The FCC set March 17, 2026, as the deadline for responses to comments, objections, or oppositions. Final replies to those responses are due by March 23, 2026. This procedural action was taken by the Satellite Programs and Policy Division of the Space Bureau under delegated authority. It ensures that the stakeholders involved in the review of the modification have specific dates for their filings, maintaining the administrative order of the application review process. While the letter does not detail the technical specifics of the satellite system modification, it serves the critical regulatory purpose of managing the legal timeline for opposition and support. 🔗 fccalerts.com/api/pdf/824291…

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket 1083-EX-CN-2025 This document is an official notification from the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology informing Blue Origin that an application for an experimental license has been granted. The license is associated with file number 1083-EX-CN-2025 and has been assigned the call sign WQ2XCS. The primary regulatory purpose of this grant is to authorize the holder to conduct experimental radio frequency operations. While specific frequencies or hardware details are not listed in this notification, such licenses are typically used for testing new communications technologies or developmental aerospace systems in a controlled environment. The main outcome of this filing is the formal approval of the request. The experimental authorization is now active and is scheduled to remain in effect until its expiration date on November 1, 2027. This provides the company with a set timeframe to carry out its technical evaluations and data collection under the oversight of the FCC. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0283-EX-CN-2026 This regulatory filing submitted to the NTIA and FCC provides technical specifications for satellite and ground station operations involving C-band GEO and Ka-band MEO relay communications. The document details antenna characteristics for two distinct satellite systems to support frequency coordination and regulatory compliance for experimental transmission services. The C-band portion utilizes the geostationary satellite S2828 with earth coverage at a frequency of 6.325 GHz. Ground equipment for this system includes both patch and yagi antennas with gains ranging from 6 to 16.5 dBi. These components are positioned at a height of approximately 8.84 meters above ground level. The Ka-band section involves the non-geostationary satellite S2935 operating at 30.0 GHz. This network includes three ground stations located in Bristow and Chevy Chase, Maryland, as well as Chantilly, Virginia. Each station employs parabolic dish and patch antennas with gains reaching up to 37 dBi. Antenna elevations vary across these sites, with the Chevy Chase location featuring the highest installation at 32 meters above ground level. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0283-EX-CN-2026 This document is a formal correspondence from Lynk Global, Inc. to the Federal Communications Commission dated March 18, 2026. Joseph Crowley, the Senior Director of Ground Networks and Spectrum, submitted this message to address a request for additional information related to FCC File Number 0283-EX-CN-2026. The primary regulatory purpose of the communication is to provide a new exhibit titled NTIA Filing Info. This exhibit contains specific technical details requested by the regulator concerning the company's satellites, antennas, and operational sites. This step is necessary to satisfy coordination requirements with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. By providing these technical specifications, Lynk Global aims to fulfill mandatory reporting requirements for its application. The outcome of this filing is to advance the regulatory review process by ensuring all involved government agencies have a complete data set regarding the proposed satellite and ground network infrastructure. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0957-EX-CN-2025 Lynk Global, Inc. submitted an administrative update to the Federal Communications Commission regarding its existing authorization under call sign WP2XZU. The primary purpose of this filing, documented under file number 0957-EX-CN-2025, is to formally update the designated point of contact associated with the license. The filing specifies that Amy Mehlman will now serve as the primary contact for regulatory matters. Her professional address is listed in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and the document provides updated telephone and email information to ensure reliable communication between the licensee and the commission regarding this specific experimental license. No changes to the technical operations or parameters of the license were requested in this document. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket 1083-EX-CN-2025 Blue Origin Manufacturing, LLC has been granted an experimental radio station license by the FCC to operate under call sign WQ2XCS. This authorization, effective until November 2027, permits the company to use various radio frequencies for ground-to-ground testing across several sites in Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island, Florida, as well as on mobile support vessels in the Atlantic Ocean. The technical parameters include multiple frequency bands such as 455.5 MHz, 2227.5 MHz, and 2383.5 MHz, with power levels reaching up to 618 watts. A central requirement of this license is that it be used exclusively for ground-based testing. Actual launch operations are strictly prohibited under these specific terms. Regulatory approval is contingent upon extensive coordination with several agencies, including the Department of Defense and NASA. Blue Origin must ensure its transmissions do not interfere with military operations or NASA Kennedy Space Center activities. Specifically, testing must cease while Artemis program hardware is on the launch pad through 48 hours after launch. The company is also required to maintain a designated stop buzzer contact to immediately terminate any operations that cause harmful interference to other protected radio services. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 $ASTS AST - FCC Docket SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 Ligado Networks is requesting that the FCC modify its satellite license to enable a new direct-to-device mobile broadband service. In collaboration with AST SpaceMobile, Ligado proposes to deploy an L-band payload known as SkyTerra Next onto non-geostationary satellites in low Earth orbit. This technology will complement Ligado's existing geostationary satellite to provide low-latency 5G connectivity directly to consumer devices using its currently coordinated L-band spectrum. The filing serves as a consolidated opposition to objections from competitors like Iridium. Ligado argues that the proposal will not cause harmful interference to GPS or aeronautical systems and does not require a new regulatory processing round. They emphasize that the plan utilizes existing spectrum more efficiently and maintains Ligado's control over its licensed operations. The primary goal is to secure a swift approval of the modification. Ligado asserts that the upgrade will close connectivity gaps, support public safety, and maintain American leadership in the space economy by offering higher capacity and expanded coverage. The company maintains that the proposal fits within all current FCC rules and existing international coordination agreements. 🔗 fccalerts.com/api/pdf/8cba57…

🚨🚨 SpaceX - FCC Docket SAT-MOD-20230207-00021 SpaceX is notifying the Federal Communications Commission of its intent to launch direct-to-cellular services in Costa Rica. This operation will be conducted in partnership with the local mobile carrier Liberty Telecomunicaciones under the framework for Supplemental Coverage from Space. The service aims to provide mobile connectivity to subscribers in areas where terrestrial coverage may be limited. Technical specifications for this deployment include using the 1760 to 1765 MHz frequency range for uplink and 1855 to 1860 MHz for downlink. These frequencies are licensed to Liberty in Costa Rica, and SpaceX certifies that the operations will not cause harmful interference to adjacent spectrum users. The companies have established a 24/7 stop-buzzer protocol to immediately address any interference concerns that might arise. SpaceX confirms it has secured or is in the final stages of obtaining the necessary local authorizations from the Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications in Costa Rica. The filing requests that the Commission recognize these international operations as consistent with SpaceX’s existing satellite system authorizations for backhaul and command functions. SpaceX will operate on a non-interference, unprotected basis relative to other licensed services. 🔗 fccalerts.com/api/pdf/c5efa2…

🚨🚨 $ASTS AST - FCC Docket SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 AST SpaceMobile filed this document to support Ligado Networks' request to modify its space station license. The application seeks to host Ligado's SkyTerra Next payload on ninety-six of AST SpaceMobile's non-geostationary satellites. This partnership aims to utilize Ligado's existing L-band spectrum to deliver direct-to-device broadband services to consumers and first responders, focusing specifically on rural and unserved areas in North America. The filing highlights several technical innovations designed to manage interference and ensure spectral efficiency, including real-time beam steering, dynamic beam shaping, and adaptive power allocation. These technologies enable high-speed mobile broadband by providing strong signal ratios to standard handheld devices on the ground. Addressing regulatory concerns, AST SpaceMobile argues that Ligado will maintain ultimate control and responsibility for its licensed operations, countering opposition from competitors. The document urges the Commission to approve the modification, asserting it will promote American leadership in space technology and fulfill public interest goals by making more efficient use of coordinated spectrum without introducing new interference risks. 🔗 fccalerts.com/api/pdf/bc263d…

🚨🚨 Blue Origin - FCC Docket 0821-EX-CN-2025 This FCC document is a formal request for information directed to Blue Origin regarding an experimental license application, file number 0821-EX-CN-2025. The purpose of the correspondence is to notify the applicant of necessary technical revisions required by the Department of Commerce before the regulatory review process can continue. The primary technical requirement is the modification of the requested frequency. Blue Origin must revise the 8025 to 8300 MHz band to the specific discrete frequency of 8162.896 MHz. Furthermore, the company must provide all intended emission designators, including a 6.01 MHz bandwidth emission that was identified during the pre-coordination stage. To ensure the application is not dismissed, Blue Origin must submit these updates via the FCC online portal within 30 days of March 17, 2026. Failure to provide the requested data within this timeframe will lead to the application being discarded and the forfeiture of the associated filing fee. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 $JOBY Joby Aero - FCC Docket 0424-EX-ST-2026 This document is an official notification from the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology regarding the approval of an experimental license. The commission has formally granted the application associated with file number 0424-EX-ST-2026 and assigned it the call sign WA9XXJ. The primary regulatory purpose of this filing is to provide legal authorization for temporary experimental radio operations. According to the grant details, the license became effective on March 17, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until it expires on July 1, 2026. The notification was sent to Brian Higgins to confirm that the requested authority for experimentation has been sanctioned. This automated message serves as the final outcome of the application process, confirming that the applicant may proceed with their technical operations under the specified regulatory constraints until the mid-summer expiration date. Detailed records of the grant are maintained within the FCC experimental licensing electronic filing system. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….

🚨🚨 $JOBY Joby Aero - FCC Docket 0426-EX-ST-2026 This document is an official notification from the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology regarding an experimental license grant. Issued on March 17, 2026, to Brian Higgins of Joby Aviation, the message confirms that the agency has approved a specific regulatory filing. The primary outcome of this action is the authorization of file number 0426-EX-ST-2026 under the call sign WA9XXK. This grant allows Joby Aviation to conduct experimental radio operations for a limited duration, likely to test or develop new aviation-related communication technologies. The license is active immediately and is set to expire on July 1, 2026. The notification acts as an automated administrative confirmation that the company's request for temporary experimental authority has been officially processed and granted by the commission. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.ht….