Launch Communications Act
| Launch Communications Act | |
|---|---|
| 118th United States Congress | |
| Enacted by | 118th United States Congress |
| Enacted | September 26, 2024 |
| Signed by | Joe Biden |
| Signed | September 26, 2024 |
| Bill citation | H.R. 682; S. 1648 |
| Related legislation | |
| Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act | |
The Launch Communications Act (LCA) is a United States federal law enacted on September 26, 2024. It directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allocate radio frequency spectrum for commercial space launch and reentry communications, replacing the prior system of case-by-case temporary authorisations.[1][2]
The bill passed the United States Senate by unanimous consent and the United States House of Representatives by voice vote.[3][2]
Background
Before the act, commercial launch operators relied on special temporary authority (STA) licences issued by the FCC for each mission, creating uncertainty for operators with increasing launch frequency.[4] According to U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt, the act was intended to modernise the FCC’s spectrum licensing process and reduce regulatory burdens on the commercial space industry.[5] The act directs the FCC to allocate spectrum in the 2025–2110 MHz, 2200–2290 MHz, and 2360–2395 MHz bands for commercial launch and reentry use, and to establish service rules and licensing procedures.[6][4]
The FCC had previously made limited spectrum available in the 2200–2290 MHz band in 2021. The LCA required additional allocations and the establishment of a permanent licensing framework.[4][6]
References
- ^ "H.R. 682 – Launch Communications Act". Congress.gov. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ a b Foust, Jeff (1 January 2025). "FCC allocates additional spectrum for commercial launches". SpaceNews. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ Shepardson, David (12 February 2026). "US Senate committee advances bill to speed approvals for new satellites". Reuters. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations". Federal Register. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ Schmitt, Eric (26 November 2024). "Overregulation is stifling the commercial space industry. The Launch Communications Act is a good start". SpaceNews. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ a b "FCC Allocates New Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches". Inside Global Tech. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
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