The US space agency wants to build an assembly line for satellite licenses

The US Federal Communications Commission wants to speed up how it approves new satellites and ground stations. It plans to create a "licensing assembly line" to process applications faster and more predictably.

For years, getting a license to launch a satellite or operate a ground station has been a slow, complex process. This often meant delays for new space companies and technologies. If this change works, it could significantly cut the time and cost for companies to get their projects off the ground, making it easier to launch new space-based services and defense systems.