"Startups Advocate for Simplified US Regulations in Space Industry"
Startups in the space industry are calling for streamlined US regulations to keep pace with industry progress, emphasizing the need for modernized satellite licensing rules and support for nascent space businesses. Executives from Orbit Fab and True Anomaly highlighted the importance of enabling collaboration with international partners and the need for a speedy licensing regime to address emerging space threats. The Federal Communications Commission has released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to set up a licensing framework for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing activities.