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  • 2025-01489 — Arms Sales Notification
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7672
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Defense has published an unclassified notice about a potential arms sale to Canada, involving telecommunications services that provide satellite communications support for the Canadian Armed Forces. This $138 million proposed sale aims to enhance Canada’s military capabilities, especially in support of North American defense operations, and to bolster U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The sale includes technical support, training, and logistics services, with no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness anticipated. The prime contractor for this project will be General Dynamics, and the sale is not expected to affect the regional military balance.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States plans to sell Canada some important communication services to help their military talk to each other better, and this will cost about $138 million. This will make Canada stronger while also supporting U.S. goals, and it won't affect how ready the U.S. is for defense.

  • 2021-00047 — Commission Rules To Enable GSO Fixed-Satellite Service (Space-to-Earth) Operations in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band, To Modernize Certain Rules Applicable to 17/24 GHz BSS Space Stations, and To Establish Off-Axis Uplink Power Limits for Extended Ka-Band FSS Operations
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7660
    Reading Time:about 108 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a new rule to allow geostationary satellites in the fixed-satellite service (FSS) to use the 17.3-17.8 GHz band in a space-to-Earth direction, which could improve satellite communications in the U.S. The proposal includes technical safeguards to prevent interference with existing services, like broadcasting and fixed services. The FCC is also suggesting updates to relevant rules, defining an extended Ka-band, and easing the licensing process for satellite operations in these frequencies. They invite comments from the public and industry stakeholders to ensure that the changes balance innovation with protecting current users of the spectrum.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is thinking about letting satellites send signals down to Earth using new radio waves to help make communications better, while making sure they don’t mess up other signals already in use. They want people to tell them what they think about these changes to find a good balance.

  • 2024-28172 — Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage From Space; Space Innovation
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95136
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a three-year information collection related to rules for supplemental coverage from space. These rules are part of the FCC's vision to combine satellite and terrestrial networks to improve connectivity, particularly in areas lacking coverage. The FCC requires entities involved in spectrum leasing for this purpose to provide specific information using Form 608, ensuring compliance with regulations. The aim is to minimize interference while enabling satellite communications to enhance network coverage seamlessly.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is making new rules to help use satellites to improve phone and internet connections where it's hard to get them now. They're making sure that the people who use these satellites follow specific rules so everything works well together without causing problems.