Category: Space and Astronomy

  • FCC directing more satellite constellations to mitigate effects on astronomy

    FCC directing more satellite constellations to mitigate effects on astronomy

    KIHEI, Hawaii — The Federal Communications Commission is requiring more operators of satellite constellations to work with astronomers to minimize the effects their satellites will have on ground-based astronomy. The FCC issued authorizations Aug. 31 to Iceye and Planet, updating their licenses to add new satellites. Iceye, which operates a constellation of synthetic aperture radar…