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FCC | RIN: 3060-AK90 | Publication ID: Fall 2022 |
Title: Space Innovation; Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age: IB Docket Nos. 18-313, 22-271 | |
Abstract:
The Commission’s current orbital debris rules were first adopted in 2004. Since then, significant changes have occurred in satellite technologies and market conditions, particularly in Low Earth Orbit, i.e., below 2000 kilometers altitude. These changes include the increasing use of lower cost small satellites and proposals to deploy large constellations of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) systems, some involving thousands of satellites. The NPRM proposes changes to improve disclosure of debris mitigation plans. The NPRM also makes proposals and seeks comment related to satellite disposal reliability and methodology, appropriate deployment altitudes in low-Earth-orbit, and on-orbit lifetime, with a particular focus on large NGSO satellite constellations. Other aspects of the NPRM include new rule proposals for geostationary orbit satellite (GSO) license term extension requests, and consideration of disclosure requirements related to several emerging technologies and new types of commercial operations, including rendezvous and proximity operations. The Report and Order in this proceeding adopted a number of these proposals. In addition a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on topics such as collision risk and casualty risk for multi-satellite systems, de-orbit timelines, maneuverability requirements, and indemnification and post mission disposal bond issues. The Commission issued a Second Report and Order adopting a 5-year de-orbit timeframe for satellites ending their missions in or passing through the low-Earth Orbit region. |
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Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.114 47 CFR 25.121 47 CFR 25.161 47 CFR 25.166 47 CFR 25.271 47 CFR 25.282 47 CFR 25.290 47 CFR 97.207 | |
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154 47 U.S.C. 157 47 U.S.C. 301 47 U.S.C. 302 47 U.S.C. 303 47 U.S.C. 307 47 U.S.C. 308 47 U.S.C. 309 47 U.S.C. 310 47 U.S.C. 319 47 U.S.C. 332 47 U.S.C. 336 47 U.S.C. 605 47 U.S.C. 721 |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Alexandra Horn Attorney Advisor Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 Phone:202 418-1376 Email: alexandra.horn@fcc.gov |