Launch Communications Act

The Launch Communications Act (S 1648) requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules and streamline access to specific radio frequencies for commercial space launches and reentries. Within 90 days, the FCC must complete existing rulemaking and allocate frequencies between 2025-2110 MHz, 2200-2290 MHz, and 2360-2395 MHz for these activities. The FCC must also issue new regulations within 180 days to enable multi-site authorizations, electronic applications, and faster reviews. This directly affects commercial space companies operating under federal licenses (e.g., SpaceX, Rocket Lab) that require spectrum access for launches and reentries.