SpaceX Talks 70/80 GHz Band Satellite Access With FCC

Pointing to active satellite deployments in the 70/80 GHz band and the spectrum's potential for 6G backhaul via satellite, SpaceX urged the FCC that 70/80 GHz modernization accommodate satellite systems alongside other co-primary services. In a docket 20-133 filing Thursday, it recapped a meeting with Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's office and FCC Space and Wireless bureau staff at which it pushed for a 70/80 GHz band framework that includes satellite Earth stations in its light-licensing and link registration process.