By Springfield Standard |
Sep 27, 2024
Senator Eric Schmitt announced that President Joe Biden has signed S.1648, The Launch Communications Act, into law. This legislation, introduced by Senators Schmitt and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) last year, aims to establish a new process for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue spectrum licenses for commercial space launches. The updated process is designed to reduce regulatory paperwork and improve interagency coordination over spectrum frequencies while protecting federal users.