Tag: regulation
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FCC Greenlights Reflect Orbital’s 18m Sun Mirror Sat
Does the FCC Have Authority to Regulate Space-Based Sunlight Mirrors? The FCC said no — and on July 9, it formally authorized Eärendil-1, Reflect Orbital’s 142-kilogram demonstrator satellite equipped with an 18-meter-per-side thin-film reflector designed to bounce sunlight onto nighttime regions of Earth. The spacecraft is planned for launch later this year into a low…
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LEO atmospheric pollution from satellites demands new regulations
How serious is atmospheric pollution from satellite reentry? Atmospheric scientists are demanding immediate regulatory action as exotic materials from satellite and rocket hardware increasingly contaminate Earth’s atmosphere through uncontrolled reentry. With Low Earth Orbit (LEO) traffic surging toward 100,000 active satellites by 2030, researchers warn current environmental oversight fails to address long-term atmospheric chemistry impacts.…
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EU Space Act Draft Triggers US Concerns Over Regulatory Overreach
Will the EU Space Act Create New Barriers for Commercial Space Operations? US officials are raising red flags over the European Union’s draft Space Act, viewing the proposed legislation as regulatory overreach that could complicate commercial space operations across the Atlantic. The draft act, currently under development by EU policymakers, aims to create a unified…
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Singapore to Launch National Space Agency as It Targets Global Space Economy Growth
Singapore will launch a national space agency on April 1 as it seeks to “fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy,” the country’s trade ministry said on Monday. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it will oversee the new National Space Agency of Singapore, which will be responsible for…