The Federal Communications Commission has granted conditional approval to Logos Space Services to deploy and operate a new low Earth orbit satellite constellation, advancing the company\u2019s plans to provide high-capacity communications services.<\/p>\n
The authorization allows operation in the K-, Q- and V-band spectrums but defers approval for the higher frequencies requested by the company. Under the ruling, Logos must place at least half of its planned satellites into orbit within seven years and complete deployment of the full constellation by 2035.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecure, resilient communications infrastructure is a foundational requirement for both global competitiveness and enterprise operations, and receiving this approval meaningfully advances Logos\u2019 deployment roadmap,\u201d said Peter Tague, managing partner at U.S. Innovative Technologies, which led the company\u2019s Series A funding round.<\/p>\n
Logos raised $50 million in Series A financing led by U.S. Innovative Technologies, a dual-use investment firm founded by entrepreneur Thomas Tull. The company aims to secure partnerships ahead of launching its first operational satellite by 2027.<\/p>\n
Based in Redwood City, California, Logos was founded by former NASA project manager and technology executive Milo Medin. The company submitted its constellation proposal in 2024, initially outlining about 3,960 satellites before later increasing the planned size.<\/p>\n
The system is designed to operate across seven orbital shells between roughly 870 and 925 kilometers in altitude, with inclinations ranging from 28 to 90 degrees. Logos argues that its use of higher-frequency spectrum, narrow beams and optical intersatellite links could reduce vulnerability to interference or jamming compared with conventional broadband systems.<\/p>\n
However, analysts note that while optical links between satellites offer strong security advantages, signals must still be transmitted to ground stations, potentially introducing vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n
The FCC\u2019s deployment requirements mirror conditions imposed on other satellite operators. Amazon\u2019s broadband project, formerly known as Project Kuiper, recently sought a deadline extension after delays in launching the number of satellites required under its license.<\/p>\n
Growing activity in satellite launches and communications networks has also drawn attention from lawmakers. Senator Ted Cruz introduced legislation earlier this year that would require the FCC to rule on satellite and ground-station applications within one year, citing concerns about regulatory delays.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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