A satellite company wants the FCC to reconsider its rules for small satellite operations

A company called Kinéis has asked the US communications regulator to rethink its rules for how small satellites operate. This could change how companies get approval to use certain radio frequencies and avoid interference.

The US communications regulator recently updated its rules for how small satellites can operate, especially regarding their radio signals. Kinéis is arguing that these new rules are too restrictive for their specific type of satellite, which collects data from ground sensors. If the regulator agrees, it could set a precedent for other specialized satellite operators to challenge or modify rules that don't fit their unique technical needs.