FCC Commissioner Simington Issues Statement on Space Innovation
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Commissioner Nathan Simington on an action entitled "Space Innovation; Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age" (IB Dockets No. 22-271; 18-313).
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The Commission adopts a rule requiring non-geostationary satellite operators to deorbit satellites within five years after the completion of their missions. We require both that domestic licensees, and forei . . .
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The Commission adopts a rule requiring non-geostationary satellite operators to deorbit satellites within five years after the completion of their missions. We require both that domestic licensees, and forei . . .