Space Firms: Comment on New Radio Frequency Request Portal
Published Date: 1/27/2026
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Summary
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a new online form that space companies must use to request radio frequencies for their launches. This helps make sure launches don’t interfere with other signals. About 15 companies will spend around an hour each filling out this form, and comments are open for 30 days after this notice.
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