National Space Council hears industry pitches, complaints as prelude to new rules

National Space Council hears industry pitches, complaints as prelude to new rules
National Space Council hears industry pitches, complaints as prelude to new rules

“There must be a predictable, transparent and common sense regulatory framework that protects investment and lower barriers to entry for private capital,” said Axiom Space’s Mary Lynne Dittmar.

FCC to open ‘Space Bureau’ to keep up with satellite boom in new, commercial ‘Space Age’

FCC to open ‘Space Bureau’ to keep up with satellite boom in new, commercial ‘Space Age’
FCC to open ‘Space Bureau’ to keep up with satellite boom in new, commercial ‘Space Age’

“I think the FCC needs some remodeling,” Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said, announcing the new bureau as well as a new, separate International Affairs office.

Dangerous, expanding satellite population poses policy challenges to US government

Dangerous, expanding satellite population poses policy challenges to US government
Dangerous, expanding satellite population poses policy challenges to US government

“We need to address space debris so that space is sustainable and remains a working environment,” Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, assistant director for space policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said today.

Senate Commerce Committee leaders push bill for space debris cleanup

Senate Commerce Committee leaders push bill for space debris cleanup
Senate Commerce Committee leaders push bill for space debris cleanup

“Orbital debris remediation is one of the main areas where the US is falling behind other countries, and this bill would help put America back in a leadership position on making space more sustainable for all to use,” enthused Secure World Foundation’s Brian Weeden.

White House calls for review of 25-year deadline for de-orbiting dead satellites

White House calls for review of 25-year deadline for de-orbiting dead satellites
White House calls for review of 25-year deadline for de-orbiting dead satellites

The “National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan” issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy assigns DoD the lead for some 17 tasks.

Industry chivies White House for ‘immediate’ action to clean up space junk

Industry chivies White House for ‘immediate’ action to clean up space junk
Industry chivies White House for ‘immediate’ action to clean up space junk

The open meeting at times resembled the TV comedy Seinfeld’s Festivus celebration’s “airing of grievances,” but there was widespread accord on a number of recommendations.

Unclear And Contradictory Rules Bedevil Commercial Space Firms: Study

Unclear And Contradictory Rules Bedevil Commercial Space Firms: Study
Unclear And Contradictory Rules Bedevil Commercial Space Firms: Study

The Aerospace study found that controlling the creation of dangerous space junk is a regulatory arena “where clarity is badly needed,” for one.

US Needs New Policies With Move To Cislunar: Aerospace Corp.

US Needs New Policies With Move To Cislunar: Aerospace Corp.
US Needs New Policies With Move To Cislunar: Aerospace Corp.

“Failure to conduct sustainable and transparent operations in an environment with a growing number of players may lead to conflict if careless behavior or unannounced proximity operations are interpreted as hostile acts,” says Aerospace Corp.’s James Vedda.

Most Satellite Operators Fail To Follow Space Debris Rules: NASA

Most Satellite Operators Fail To Follow Space Debris Rules: NASA
Most Satellite Operators Fail To Follow Space Debris Rules: NASA

“I think we need to recognize that the space domain has evolved over the past several years,” says Secure World Foundation’s Victoria Samson. “And then our governance needs to evolve with that.”

FCC Reconsiders Tightening 25-Year Deadline For Space Junk Disposal

FCC Reconsiders Tightening 25-Year Deadline For Space Junk Disposal
FCC Reconsiders Tightening 25-Year Deadline For Space Junk Disposal

“Putting non-maneuverable cubesats into LEO in densely populated orbits … is like putting go-carts on the freeway. Nobody would do that,” says Viasat’s John Janka.