SpaceX Second-Gen Plans Still Have EPFD Problems: Dish

SpaceX's updated equivalent power flux density data for its proposed second-generation satellite constellation (see 2202070001) shows it will exceed applicable EPFD limits even using ITU-approved methodology, Dish Network told the FCC International Bureau Monday. It said SpaceX subdividing its system to circumvent the noncompliance is like claiming one "has broken Usain Bolt’s world record for the 100-meter dash based on their time for the first 5.6 meters." Dish said the agency should deny the 12 GHz portion of the application and reopen its approval of SpaceX's first-generation system to see if the company "has taken similar liberties." SpaceX didn't comment Tuesday.