The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

FCC Space Bureau Accepts AST License Modification Application

Accepting Comments on the Decision Through August 5

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Tom Patton
Jun 27, 2025
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The Space Bureau has accepted in part for filing an application filed by AST-Science, LLC (AST), known as AST SpaceMobile.

AST requests modification of its license for five satellites, and seeks authority to operate a constellation of a total of two hundred forty-eight low-earth orbit non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites.

Specifically, AST requests …

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