Secure Space Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Secure Space Act of 2025, restricts the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting satellite licenses or market access to foreign entities that produce or provide communications equipment or services considered a risk to U.S. national security. Specifically, it prohibits licenses for geostationary and non-geostationary orbit satellite systems, as well as authorizations for earth stations, if controlled by such entities or their affiliates. The bill aims to safeguard U.S. communications infrastructure from potential vulnerabilities.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the FCC from granting satellite licenses to entities producing or providing covered communications equipment or services.
- Restricts market access for foreign-licensed satellites operating in the U.S.
- Limits authorization for earth stations (including blanket-licensed stations) based on ownership by concerning entities.
- Defines ‘covered communications equipment or service’ based on a list maintained by the FCC.
- Specifies that affiliates of concerning entities are also subject to the restrictions.
- Sets a deadline for the FCC to issue implementing rules.
Who is affected
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Foreign entities producing or providing communications equipment and services
- Satellite operators
- Earth station operators
- U.S. telecommunications industry
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