{"id":63231,"date":"2019-01-22T23:10:02","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T15:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/fcc-chairman-wants-to-cultivate-innovation-in-space-2\/"},"modified":"2019-01-22T23:10:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T15:10:02","slug":"fcc-chairman-wants-to-cultivate-innovation-in-space-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/fcc-chairman-wants-to-cultivate-innovation-in-space-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FCC Chairman Wants to Cultivate Innovation in Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the middle of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission\u2019s (FCC) ambitious Space Month initiative in November, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai sat down for an interview with Via Satellite to discuss a regulatory agenda that he believes will cultivate innovation in space. \u201cSome might say that nine space-related items on the agenda for a monthly meeting is overdoing it,\u201d says Pai. \u201cDuring Space Month, I would instead say that we have dared to boldly go where no FCC has gone before.\u201d If you couldn\u2019t already tell from the language in the FCC\u2019s Space Month agenda announcement, Pai himself is a self-described \u201cspace geek.\u201d His mission, he said, is to help the United States be a global leader in space innovation, and deliver cutting-edge applications and connectivity to American consumers on both sides of the digital divide.  <\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: Why did you decide that November 2018 would be \u201cSpace Month\u201d for the FCC?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai: <\/strong>We realized a while ago as we were looking at a bunch of different space-related issues that were on tap \u2014 from orbital debris to addressing some of the Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) constellations applications that we received to streamline various operational rules and licensing processes \u2014 that it might be a good idea to consolidate all of these things onto a single agenda. We wanted to highlight the fact that communications is becoming increasingly reliant on not just equipment and services that are here on the ground, but technology that is present up in space. So, we came up with the idea of Space Month and I have to say, I think it was a resounding success. We got all of the orders and proposals under the Space Month initiative across the finish line.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jVtdjHfjSq26PTC4Gd4r_VS_020119_Cover_DGTL-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jVtdjHfjSq26PTC4Gd4r_VS_020119_Cover_DGTL-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jVtdjHfjSq26PTC4Gd4r_VS_020119_Cover_DGTL-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jVtdjHfjSq26PTC4Gd4r_VS_020119_Cover_DGTL-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jVtdjHfjSq26PTC4Gd4r_VS_020119_Cover_DGTL-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the February 2019 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: The Space Month announcement blog post that you wrote in October doesn\u2019t sound like it came from a typical FCC chair. There\u2019s a level of personal excitement about space and satellites that we don\u2019t normally see from regulatory oversight, especially during a time when the FCC has been very involved with the U.S. wireless industry\u2019s race to 5G. Do you view these space issues with the same level of importance?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> Yes, definitely! Ultimately, we want all sectors of the industry to innovate and invest and to create and deliver value to consumers. I personally believe, very strongly, that satellite has a huge role to play in the oncoming digital revolution. The Space Month project began with a conversation I had a little more than a year ago with former FCC Chairman Newton Minow. He and I were in Chicago having lunch and we were talking about his famous \u201cVast Wasteland\u201d speech that he gave to U.S. broadcasters in the 1960s. The most interesting part of that conversation, to me, was him describing how he helped augur in what is considered the beginning of the U.S. commercial space industry. Chairman Minow famously believed that putting satellites into space was more important that putting a human being into space in the 20th century. He said that satellites deliver ideas that outlast the lifespan of any one human being. That\u2019s sort of the way I see it for the 21st century. I think we\u2019re setting the stage for the new space age. There\u2019s no telling what kind of innovation can be realized for the benefit of American and global consumers. <\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: What do you find most exciting about NGSO constellation systems? Why did you highlight the Telesat, LeoSat, and SpaceX constellations in the Space Month announcement? <\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> Conceptually, we find the NGSO constellations very intriguing. Instead of sending one \u201cbird\u201d deep into space, you send a whole bunch of them into low- or mid-Earth orbit. It could be tremendous. While we had about 20 applications filed by organizations looking to operate NGSO constellations, we teed up the four that we felt were the most ready for action. This assessment was based on, what I consider the heroic work of our international bureau staff. They were the unsung heroes of space month. I talked about some of them at an event in Hudson a couple of weeks ago, but the notion that Kepler has of creating an Internet of Things (IOT)-based Low Earth Orbit (LEO) business plan is very intriguing. The ideas that LeoSat has in terms of enterprise commercial-grade broadband could be a game changer for end-users in rural areas, as they\u2019ve had quite a bit of difficulty finding these much-needed services. <\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: You\u2019ve probably read more about the SpaceX Starlink system than most people in our industry. What can you tell us about it? Is it the real deal? <\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> Obviously, SpaceX\u2019s Starlink system has gained a significant amount of attention, with its ability to create a mesh network of satellites in space. The thought of Starlink being able to provide consumer-focused residential broadband speed and a price-point that is competitive with terrestrial is exciting for a lot of people. We can\u2019t endorse any one particular business plan. But we can give all of them a fair chance to innovate and compete in the U.S. market. Our hope is that if you open up the doors to innovation, a lot of these great companies will figure out ways to make it work.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6a55e741c7c;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6a55e741c7c = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6a55e741c7d').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6a55e741c7d'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: The rise of NGSO constellations also raises orbital debris concerns. Many people in the satellite and space community believe that while streamlining regulatory processes for smallsats and NGSOs will help drive business and innovation, LEO traffic needs some sort of management system. In a perfect world, this would be a widespread international effort, with everyone chipping in to manage space traffic and sharing information. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not a perfect world. In your mind, what\u2019s the perfect balance of government oversight and private industry participation in maintaining a safe orbital environment?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai: <\/strong>That\u2019s a great question. We fully understand the concern for orbital debris and that\u2019s something we want to address. With all of these NGSO constellations being launched, we\u2019re fully aware that what goes up must, in some way, come back down. The FCC last updated its rules and regulations for orbital debris back in 2004. We understand that it\u2019s now time for an update, considering changes in the marketplace and changes in technology. We\u2019re working on that right now. We want everyone who is operating in orbit to be a good steward of the space that they\u2019re occupying. We\u2019ll be looking for entrepreneurs to take a leadership role in this area. We\u2019re hopeful that some of the companies that are newer to the space industry will come up with creative ideas that will help us figure out the right way to mitigate some of the crashes god forbid one should happen. We don\u2019t want what happened to Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in the movie \u201cGravity\u201d to happen to anyone in the real world.<\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: In your statement, you state that the FCC will take up nine items to ensure that America leads in the \u201cNew Space Age.\u201d The term \u201cNew Space\u201d is often used to describe a wave of entrepreneurism and innovation that has inspired a lot of young people to start careers in aerospace and launch new businesses. Will your initiatives help make it easier for the New Space entrepreneurs in the U.S. to establish a footing in our industry? Do you plan to bring entrepreneurs to the table to help with orbital debris management?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> I\u2019m familiar with, and very excited by, the wave of space entrepreneurship that we\u2019re seeing in the United States. I absolutely plan on bringing young entrepreneurs to the table to solve these challenges. With regard to orbital debris, for example, we strongly urge those entrepreneurs to come to us and tell us what they\u2019re seeing and if they have any ideas on ways that we should modify our rules to manage debris in the new space age of constellations and increased commercial space activity in LEO. It\u2019s important for these new entrants to reach out to us. We at the FCC can\u2019t make decisions in a vacuum. We need young people who think broadly and out-of-the-box on these issues. I\u2019m glad to hear that there is such a concentrated ecosystem of new companies that are specifically focused on orbital debris, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and risk mitigation. It wasn\u2019t that long ago when this level of entrepreneurship was widely thought of as impossible. The capital you would need to invest right out of the gate was intimidating. I\u2019m glad to see that changing. So, if you\u2019re a young company with great ideas \u2014 please talk to us. If you\u2019re not based in the United States, tell us how we can provide incentives to bring your ideas, skills, innovation, and jobs to the United States.<\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: Your list of Space Month initiatives includes Global Positioning System (GPS) enhancement for consumers and businesses, which are \u201cusing GPS for high-precision agriculture, fleet tracking, and monitoring drones.\u201d There\u2019s a growing space-based sensing data community in our industry that wants to provide tremendous benefits to our economy \u2014 especially with smart agriculture and fleet tracking. Are you enthusiastic about this market? How will Galileo enhance these capabilities and tools? <\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> I\u2019m very optimistic about the future of these markets, especially considering the new consumer and business applications that are on the way. Most consumer understand GPS instinctively now, and to essentially have another system like Galileo available will create tremendous new benefits, especially on the enterprise side. Here, I think the market is just scratching the surface of what\u2019s made possible by new innovation. I\u2019ve spent a decent amount of time over the last year-and-a-half on farms in Maryland, Virginia, Idaho, and in several other regions in the United States. We\u2019re seeing agriculture and technology intertwine at an increasing rate. Technology is helping farmers do what they do best, and that\u2019s feeding America\u2019s families. Giving farmers access to Galileo for any non-federal device could be a game-changer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flex flex-col justify-center items-center w-full image-block px-8\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" class=\"w-full object-cover mx-auto\" src=\"http:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sI8hnBk5Q26C1CRtxKoZ_IMG_3813__1_.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: I heard you give a speech a few months ago about how you were trying to raise awareness of new technologies that would benefit rural businesses. Does this apply to farmers and GPS, imagery, and sensing? If so, how can the FCC and other agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), help get these tools in the hands of businesses?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai: <\/strong>Yes, and this is a good question. I\u2019ve been working on these projects in partnership with my peers at other agencies. I\u2019ve gotten to know Sonny Perdue [from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture] very well, and we\u2019re looking at ways of collaborating. I\u2019m also working with the Veterans Affairs department on telemedicine projects. We\u2019re always looking for opportunities for us to work with other federal agencies to help spread the word about new technologies for farmers. They\u2019re very busy people, and the FCC will prioritize anything we can do to help their farms and businesses thrive.<\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: Let\u2019s talk about mobile satellite connectivity. Specifically, your work in updating regulations for Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs). How did GEO satellite operators respond to your changes to ESIM rules in September? <\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> The GEO operators responded very favorably. I think a lot of them are interested in providing better connectivity to some of these Earth stations that are always in motion and I think they obviously see and understand the market opportunities in connecting moving vehicles on land, sea, and in the air. Increasingly, the future that we see in regards to what the American consumers want is to be connected wherever they are. GEO operators present a unique value proposition in providing that connectivity. Hopefully, our recent decision will enhance their ability to deliver.<\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: Do you think expanding these rule-changes to NGSOs will open the door to seamless networks for connected vehicles? <\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> Having completed the rule change for operators in GEO, we obviously wanted to follow that up by providing the same opportunity to NGSOs. They\u2019re an important part of the market with their own unique value propositions. Here too, we\u2019re hopeful that the NGSO operators will be better suited to provide their unique value following our rule changes. I can tell you this in particular; I see GEO and NGSO systems playing a critical role in rural and remote connectivity. This is something that really matters to us. A couple of months ago, I was in Moab, Utah doing a videoconference with the superintendent of the Kane County School District in the southern part of the state. We were talking about some of the disadvantages that kids from remote, rural regions face when going to school. These kids have long, multi-hour bus rides to and from school. During these long trips, the kids are hopeful that they can do their homework, take a test over email, and use all of the internet-connected tools that other kids in the United States have at their disposal. And, they can\u2019t do that because service isn\u2019t available. This isn\u2019t a small group of kids. There are thousands and thousands of these kids who are cut off from connectivity for hours every day because they are not in a fixed location. I think opening up ESIMs to different types of innovators will help a lot of students, and everyone who is on-the-go in rural America, improve their lives. <\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: Are satellite systems the best solution to bridge the digital divide in the United States?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> This is why I\u2019m generally very bullish on satellite. It doesn\u2019t matter where you are. You can be at the top of a mountain or at the bottom of a valley. The topography of the Earth doesn\u2019t matter to a satellite, whereas it creates significant challenges for fiber operators. Satellites have very special properties within the broadband marketplace. I hope that satellite operators and service providers are encouraged by what we\u2019ve done with Space Month and some of our other initiatives. <\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: U.S. government funded-broadband stimulus programs, including those designed to close the digital divide, haven\u2019t always worked out well for satellite operators in the past. Now that the FCC is under your direction, are you taking a more inclusive approach to satellite communications? <\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai: <\/strong>Yes. When we established the Connect America Fund [also known as the Universal Service High-Cost program] in 2017, we made sure we brought satellite into the equation so that they could compete for federal funding. We wanted to make sure that they understood that they are very much on the FCC\u2019s radar in a very substantial way. At the end of the day, satellite services are extremely beneficial to consumers, especially in rural areas.<\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: In addition to remote connectivity, the satellite industry would also like to be included in the race to 5G wireless rollout. It\u2019s fair to say that maintaining leadership in a 5G race against China, which doesn\u2019t have the same legal and regulatory hurdles to clear, is going to be a difficult task for the United States. What\u2019s our stake in winning that race?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> First, let me say that I think it\u2019s important that the entire telecommunications industry unites to help us tell the story about how 5G will benefit everyone in this country. The public\u2019s eyes tend to glaze over all the acronyms and particular terms and technologies that we use. They\u2019re not really that interested in how small cells work and how spectrum fits into everything. If, however, you explain to average consumer that it\u2019s important for the United States to lead in 5G because of the enabled technologies \u2014 100-times faster speeds, the ability to launch new businesses, provide cutting-edge tools to schools and students, drive the new economy\u2014\u2013 then, you start to build public support, which puts pressure on us to adapt and create sensible regulatory policy to make 5G happen. <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6a55e742285;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6a55e742285 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6a55e742286').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6a55e742286'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>One of the main reasons we want to win the race to 5G is to keep talent and capital in the United States. Talent and capital are fickle by nature. They will ultimately go to any country or company where they feel appreciated and where there is opportunity to create. That doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be the United States. We were very fortunate to lead the world during the 4G and 4G LTE transition. At the time, we had 4 percent of the world\u2019s population and 50 percent of the world\u2019s 4G LTE subscriptions. Other countries saw that success and now want to replicate it for themselves. If we\u2019re competing against China\u2019s strong national 5G policy that helps clear out spectrum and roll out infrastructure very quickly, eventually, those with talent and capital will take notice and start to gravitate toward that market as a test bed for innovation. <\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: Considering everything you\u2019ve said about satellites, do you feel that satellite operators can contribute more than just bandwidth to the 5G cause?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> Just as we want the United States to maintain leadership in 5G, I also want the FCC to be technologically neutral. In regards to my working relationship with satellite operators, and the C-band alliance, and the Satellite Industry Association (SIA), I think it\u2019s very good. We have an open rule-making process right now on C-band, in particular 3.7 to 4.2 GHz. When I spoke to SIA earlier in 2018, we outlined all of the steps that we would take in working together to enable 5G with fair spectrum policy. There\u2019s a real synergy between the SIA and the FCC. In terms of 5G leadership, our priorities are the same. I think the working relationship has been productive. I hope they see it that way. I want them to know that we don\u2019t put our thumb on the scale for any industry, or go out of our way to slight any industry. I would very much like to continue working with our satellite partners moving forward. Satellites are too important to the overall 5G equation to be left out. The innovation and engineering knowledge that comes from the satellite industry is incredible. Reading about what modern satellites are capable of makes me wish I continued learning about physics beyond high school.<\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: If you want a long list of acronyms to glaze over, you should ask a satellite engineer.<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai:<\/strong> I know! I was touring SpaceX\u2019s facility recently and their team was trying to explain to me all of the engineering and aeronautics. Every tenth word was an acronym. I tried my best to keep up. I hope they weren\u2019t getting tired of me asking what each of those acronyms meant. Thank goodness I had Gwynne Shotwell \u2014 who is amazing \u2014 on hand to explain these advanced concepts to a layman. It\u2019s amazing to think about all of the legwork that goes into space technology work. I really admire and appreciate the very smart and talented men and women of the space industry.<\/p>\n<h2>VIA SATELLITE: Did you just tour the SpaceX facility? Or, did you also get to see a satellite launch?<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">Pai: <\/strong>I got to see a launch in person and it was incredible! I watched SpaceX transport cargo up to the International Space Station (ISS). The glowing lights of the engine, and the way the sound of the rocket hits you\u2026 I have to say, I felt a real sense of pride, as an American, seeing it live and in person. I grew up watching some of those old NASA videos in space and thinking to myself, \u201cI can\u2019t believe I live in a country with the ability to send people and rockets and machines into space.\u201d When you get to see those rockets and machines working right in front of your eyes, it\u2019s a truly breathtaking experience. <\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 406673:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3PN5GYSlC8CNHbk2yIaA_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3PN5GYSlC8CNHbk2yIaA_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg 300w, 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