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""Starlink" satellites
Policy & Regulation

SpaceX Wins FCC Approval for 15,000 Starlink Satellites for Direct-to-Device Operation - Tekedia

FCC greenlight for SpaceX's 15,000-satellite direct-to-device Starlink service marks major constellation expansion.

Policy & Regulation

DOT Proposes Changes to Part 450 Licensing Rules

DOT proposes streamlined Part 450 rules to accelerate commercial launch licensing and meet 2030 launch targets.

""Starlink" satellites
Policy & Regulation

From 26/11 to Starlink: Why Are India’s Satellite Internet Security Rules So Strict? - The420.in

India's stringent satellite internet rules reflect security concerns from terrorism and foreign surveillance risks.

""Starlink" satellites
Policy & Regulation

FCC Green Lights SpaceX's 15,000 Satellites for Starlink Mobile - PCMag

FCC authorizes SpaceX to deploy 15,000 more Starlink satellites for mobile service expansion.

Policy & Regulation

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

NASA converts 7,500 contractors to civil servants to rebuild core competencies and mission accountability.

Office of Space Commer
Policy & Regulation

OSC, NIST Publish Milestone “Building an In-Space Circular Economy” Report

OSC and NIST chart roadmap for sustainable orbital economy: servicing, repair, and reuse over single-use.

""Starlink" satellites
Policy & Regulation

Iran protests to Norway over Starlink satellite internet use - Yahoo

Iran formally protests Norway over Starlink operations, citing sovereignty and jurisdiction concerns.

Office of Space Commer
Policy & Regulation

OSC’s Advocacy at the Africa Space Expo

U.S. pushes African space commerce partnerships; Côte d'Ivoire joins Artemis Accords; Covenant Security signs AfSA cybersecurity MOU.

""Artemis Accords"" -
Policy & Regulation

United States State Department congratulates Albania on Artemis Accords signing - rtsh.al

Albania signs Artemis Accords with U.S. State Department endorsement, expanding international space governance coalition.

Policy & Regulation

NASA Features Exploration, Science at International Space Conference

NASA showcases lunar exploration, Artemis Accords, and AI leadership at 77th IAC in Antalya.

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