Federal Register #2026-22600

FCC Space Bureau updates GSO satellite reference links for spectrum sharing

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Space Bureau updated reference links used in its geostationary satellite spectrum-sharing framework. - Action: Revised the GSO satellite reference-link dataset to better represent typical operations in the United States and support spectrum sharing. - Changes: Added representative links proposed by GSO operators; corrected existing parameters; removed outdated, redundant, superseded, or out-of-scope links; and streamlined dataset columns. - Technical requirement: Applied a 9.5 dB upper bound to certain non-ACM user-terminal link parameters. - Organizations mentioned: DIRECTV, SpaceX, SES, and Hispasat. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory action, not a request to purchase products or services. No products, quantities, part numbers, vendors, or contract value are specified.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission’s Space Bureau updates the initial set of geostationary (GSO) satellite network reference links adopted in its Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband Report and Order. The update adds new links, corrects parameters for existing links, and removes outdated, redundant, superseded, or out-of-scope links. It also applies a 9.5 dB upper bound for certain non-ACM user terminal link parameters and streamlines the dataset. The update is intended to better reflect typical and widespread GSO operations in the United States and promote efficient spectrum sharing.

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