Satellite Operators Seek More Time to Reply to Part 2, Part 25 Revision Ideas

Satellite operators are pushing the FCC for more time to respond to suggested updates to Part 2 and Part 25 rules to accommodate the boom in non-geostationary orbit constellation plans. In a docket 16-408 filing posted Monday, the satellite companies said moving the reply deadline by 14 days, to April 10, would make sure there's enough time to address the "complex technical propositions that will require significant effort to analyze." The joint motion was filed by Boeing, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Iridium, OneWeb, SES/O3b and Telesat Canada. Initial comments were received last month (see 1702280018).