2022-22814: Enable Non-Geostationary Orbit Fixed-Satellite Service (Space-to-Earth) Operations in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band

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Summary

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks comment through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted on August 3, 2022, on amending its rules to enable non-geostationary (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) (space-to-Earth) operations in the 17.3- 17.8 GHz frequency band, and on what technical rules would be necessary and appropriate to prevent harmful interference between NGSO FSS operations and other authorized operations in the band.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 2 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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