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PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554
News Media Information 202-418-0500
Internet: www.fcc.gov
DA 26-887
Released: August 25, 2026
WTB, OET, AND SB SEEK COMMENT ON ENSURING RELIABLE ACCESS TO SPECTRUM
FOR SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF THE PRESIDENT’S
NATIONAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION POLICY
ET Docket No. 13-115
RM-12025
Comment Date: September 14, 2026
Reply Comment Date: September 24, 2026
President Trump is securing American space leadership by promoting robust, safe, and innovative
space transportation capabilities. To advance this Administration priority, President Trump has issued a
memorandum directing relevant federal agencies to “consider and evaluate opportunities to improve
launch and reentry infrastructure and access to infrastructure,” and to take other appropriate actions to
further strengthen U.S. space transportation capabilities.1 The National Space Transportation Policy
Presidential Memorandum directs the Commission to coordinate with relevant agencies to “ensure
reliable access to spectrum for commercial and Federal space launch, reentry, recovery, and on-orbit
activities,” and, with the Department of Commerce, to report on the approach to ensuring reliable access
to spectrum within 180 days.2 By this Public Notice, the Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau (WTB), Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), and Space Bureau (SB) seek comment on
a range of actions that the agency can take to achieve spectrum abundance for space launch and reentry
operations, aligned with this Administration priority.3
The Launch Communications Act (LCA), enacted by Congress in September 2024, tasked the
Commission with facilitating and streamlining access to spectrum for commercial space launch and
reentry operations.4 The LCA specified adding a secondary allocation for such activities in the 2025–
2110 MHz, 2200–2290 MHz, and 2360–2395 MHz bands.5 Consistent with the LCA, the Commission
has made available, on a secondary basis, these three bands for commercial space launch and reentry
activities.6 These bands include several co-primary services, including both federal and non-federal
1 The National Space Transportation Policy, Presidential Memorandum, 91 Fed. Reg. 54929 (Aug. 20, 2026),
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/national-security-presidential-memorandum-nspm-17/.
2 Id.
3 We note that we consider “recovery and on-orbit activities” to be part of launch and reentry and therefore do not
seek separate comment on these activities.
4 See generally Launch Communications Act, Pub. L. No. 118-85, 138 Stat. 1546 (2024).
5 Id.
6 See Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; Amendment of Part 2 of The Commission’s
Rules for Federal Earth Stations Communicating with Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Federal
Space Station Use of the 399.9 400.05 MHz Band, ET Docket No. 13-115, Second Report and Order and Second
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 38 FCC Rcd 9029 (2023); Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space
Launch Operations, ET Docket No. 13-115, Third Report and Order, 39 FCC Rcd 14065 (2024). We note that there
are a few select channels in the 2360–2395 MHz band for primary use of space launch and reentry activities.

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operations. To mitigate harmful interference with incumbent operations for which the bands are allocated
on a primary basis, use of the bands for space launches and reentries requires federal coordination with
the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and non-federal coordination
with the Aerospace and Flight Test Radio Coordinating Council (AFTRCC), among other entities.
We seek comment on actions the Commission can take to increase and improve reliable spectrum
access for space launch and reentry activities, consistent with the goals of the National Space
Transportation Policy. Launch operators use spectrum for pre-launch testing on the ground and for
telemetry, tracking, and command for vehicle launch and reentry. Given the nature of space launch
operations, spectrum access is required over large geographic areas and at particular times, which are
frequently rescheduled depending on launch conditions. The bands allocated for non-federal space launch
and reentry operations provide a total of 215 MHz of spectrum, but these allocations are on a secondary
basis in bands heavily used by incumbent services. Coordination is required prior to each launch or
reentry. We seek comment on the considerations required to inform policy and rulemaking to ensure
reliable access to spectrum for space launch and reentry activities. In particular, we seek public comment
on the frequency and cadence of launches, and how this cadence may increase in the future. We also seek
comment on the locations of launches and reentries, including the total geographic areas for which
spectrum access is needed for each launch site as well as whether additional locations are expected in the
future to keep pace with any future increases in launch cadence.
Furthermore, we seek comment on specific spectrum needs, including the amount of spectrum
needed to support space launch and reentry activities. What are the current spectrum requirements of
space launch operations? What applications can be provided under the current spectrum available for
these activities and which applications need more capacity? What new applications are expected that will
rely on spectrum resources? How will these needs change in the future, and how can we ensure that there
is sufficient spectrum available? In this light, we seek input regarding whether more bands should be
available for space launch and reentry operations. If more spectrum is needed, what specific additional
bands should include an allocation for space launch operations? What type of spectrum rights are needed
to support space launch operations in the bands? We seek comment on the appropriate priority for space
launch operations. Should any new allocations be secondary, co-primary, or primary? In such cases, how
should we treat space launch activities with respect to incumbent users in various bands regarding
spectrum priority, regardless of when a specific license is issued? We also seek comment on approaches
to improving the existing coordination processes to ensure that spectrum is used efficiently to meet the
needs of space launch operators. For example, under any shared access mechanism where coordination
with other licensees or the federal government is required, what factors should the Commission consider
to accommodate today’s and the future’s launch cadences? How far in advance should coordination take
place, and what types of flexibility do launch operators require in case launches must be rescheduled due
to weather and other factors?
We welcome comments on the needs of space launch operators and on considerations relevant to
ensuring reliable spectrum access in the near-, medium-, and long-term. In particular, we seek public
input on actions the Commission can take to support spectrum needs within the next two years, within
two to five years, and in more than five years. For example, what short-term actions can the Commission
take to improve the efficiency of existing coordination mechanisms within the next two years? Are there
medium-term actions the Commission can take to enable more reliable access to spectrum for space
launch and reentry operations within five years? Finally, in the long-term, what considerations are
relevant to achieving spectrum abundance for space launch activities and ensuring that there is reliable
access to spectrum? For example, we seek comment on approaches to increasing the total spectrum
available for space launch and reentry activities, and whether such operations should be provided higher
priority spectrum rights than the current allocations for space launches and reentries.
In addition, we seek public input on additional actions the Commission should consider, beyond
spectrum allocations for launch and reentry, that would further the goals outlined in the National Space
Transportation Policy. In particular, we welcome comments on steps the Commission could take to
support safe, efficient, and scalable launch operations. This includes potential policy clarifications or

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updates related to the use of spectrum in support of uncrewed surface vessels (USV) or uncrewed aircraft
systems (UAS) in maritime or aerospace environments that interface with launch activities, as well as
other communications, safety, or operational capabilities needed to meet national objectives for increased
launch cadence, enhanced commercial access, public safety, and resilient national infrastructure.
Currently, approximately 200 launch activities occur annually in the United States. With the
rapid growth expected under the National Space Transportation Policy’s direction, this expansion in
launch activity will likely generate significant downstream effects. Beyond spectrum availability, what
additional ripple effects of this policy should the Commission consider? Will USV or UAS activity
likewise experience an increase in cadence to support these launches and require additional spectrum
resources? Further, as launch operations accelerate, will entities operating USV and UAS in support of
these activities need to modify existing methods, procedures, or modes of operation to ensure continued
safety, reliability, and efficiency and what effect would that have on spectrum needs and/or radio carriage
requirements of vessels?
By this Public Notice, OET, SB, and WTB also seek comment on the petition filed by the
Commercial Space Federation (CSF) on August 4, 2026, requesting that the Commission initiate a
rulemaking to update the spectrum sharing processes including for non-federal aeronautical mobile
telemetry operations and adopt new coordination and sharing mechanisms in the 1435–1535 MHz, 2360–
2395 MHz, and 5091–5150 MHz bands.7 In its petition, CSF advocates for increased efficiency within
the existing coordination process. We seek comment on the CSF Petition, including on the implications
of what it proposes with respect to ensuring reliable access to spectrum for space launch and reentry
activities.
To develop a complete record on the issues presented by the CSF Petition, the proceeding will be
treated, for ex parte purposes, as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with section 1.1200(a)
of the Commission’s rules,8 subject to the requirements under section 1.1206(b).9 We assigned
rulemaking number RM-12025 to the petition filed by the Commercial Space Federation. Interested
parties may file comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document.
Filing Requirements. Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules,
47 CFR §§ 1.415, 1.149,10 interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the
dates indicated above and must reference ET Docket No. 13-115 and RM-12025. Comments may be
filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies.11
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Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the
ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs.
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Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each
filing.
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Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S.
Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal
Communications Commission.
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Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary are
accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC’s mailing contractor at 9050
Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held
7 Commercial Space Federation Petition for Rulemaking (filed August 4, 2026),
https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069483/1 (CSF Petition).
8 47 CFR § 1.1200(a).
9 47 CFR § 1.1206(b).
10 47 CFR §§ 1.403, 1.405.
11 See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13
FCC Rcd 11322 (1998); 63 FR 24121 (1998).

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together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of
before entering the building.
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Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be
sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
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Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail
Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
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People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities
(braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
Ex Parte Rules. As stated above, the proceeding this Notice initiates shall be treated as a “permit
but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules.12 Persons making ex parte
presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral
presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the
Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda
summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting
at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made
during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or
arguments already reflected in the presenter’s written comments, memoranda or other filings in the
proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments,
memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or
arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given
to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must
be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the
Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and
memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through
the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native
format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize
themselves with the Commission’s ex parte rules.
Availability of Documents. Comments, reply comments, and ex parte submissions will be
available via ECFS. Documents will be available electronically in ASCII, Microsoft Word, and/or Adobe
Acrobat.
Additional Information. For further information regarding this Public Notice, please contact
Andrew Ware, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Andrew.Ware@fcc.gov.
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12 47 CFR §§ 1.1200 et seq.