SES/O3b Urges NGSO ESIM Rules

The earth stations in motion order and Further NPRM on this week's FCC members' meeting agenda (see 1809040058) should include language seeking comment about ESIMs communicating with non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) constellations in the Ka-band to help develop the record, SES/O3b said in a phone call with aides to Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioners Brendan Carr and Mike O'Rielly. So recounted a docket 17-95 posting Monday. SES/O3b urged "more immediate action" on allowing NGSO ESIMs and said at the least the agency should commit in the FNPRM to issuing a separate NPRM proposing NGSO ESIM rules.