Interagency Review Process of Satellites Prior to Launch

The FCC will be convening a public event titled “Don’t Get Grounded: Understanding the Interagency Review of Satellites Prior to Launch”. 

Prior to a launch, U.S. government agencies review information regarding satellites and other “payloads” onboard the launch vehicle, including assessing whether the satellites have all necessary licensing and approvals, such as an FCC license.  The event will feature speakers from across the U.S. government to discuss the respective roles of those agencies during this process, describe challenges for both government and industry, and identify ways to alleviate burdens throughout the process so satellite operators can prepare for successful and timely reviews. Current speakers include: Sabrina Jawed, Federal Aviation Administration; Ryan Guglietta, State Department; Glenn Tallia, Office of Space Commerce; and staff from the Space Bureau. Guidance documents will be posted on the Space Bureau’s Transparency Initiative webpage, available at https://www.fcc.gov/space/transparency-initiative.

Register for the event here