Viasat's Stay Request 'Overbroad, Thinly-Supported': SpaceX

Viasat never raised environmental concerns in the past, including SpaceX's original authorization to operate its satellites, but its “newfound environmentalism has grown in correlation with its fear of competition,” SpaceX told the FCC International Bureau Friday in opposition to Viasat's requested stay of SpaceX's license modification granted in April (see 2105240005). It said FCC's “methodical, issue-by-issue treatment of Viasat’s unprecedented, overbroad, and thinly-supported” National Environmental Policy Act arguments isn't likely to be overturned in court. It said Viasat hasn't shown how it would suffer irreparable harm absent a stay. Viasat didn't comment Tuesday.