SpaceX Conditions Not a Good Fit for Everyone: O3b

SpaceX arguing that conditions put on its second-generation constellation also apply to O3b's pending constellation modification isn't about issues specific to O3b but is a move to convert the SpaceX conditions to rules of general applicability, O3b said Monday in docket 18-313. SpaceX urged the FCC to apply the second-generation constellations to numerous pending applications (see 2301180049). Broad policy changes have to come from a notice-and-comment rulemaking proceeding, O3b said. It said many of the second-gen conditions were in response to specific issues with that constellation "and are not appropriate for broader implementation."