"Satellite Radio Wave Negotiations Intensify Amid Orbital Spectrum Clash"
The United Nations' WRC-23 conference concluded with new rules for dividing radio spectrum bands, particularly focusing on the clash between non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) and geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite operators. Resolutions included limits on NGSO satellite positions, protection of radio astronomy, and equitable access to space. While GSO operators expressed concerns about megaconstellations' impact, NGSO advocates saw the outcomes as favorable, with generous orbital tolerance limits and potential changes to signal strength regulations. The conference also addressed terrestrial telecoms' push for more space frequencies and recognized the role of satellites in extending terrestrial network coverage, setting the stage for future debates at WRC-27.