SatMagazine’s latest Blake Brief article, titled "A Guide to ISAM" and authored by Curt Blake, Joshua Gruenspecht, and Peter Bratton, discusses the FCC's proposed new rules to facilitate the licensing of space stations involved in in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). The proposal aims to update regulations to facilitate ISAM operations addressing key issues such as application processes, spectrum allocation, and fees, with the goal of supporting the growing ISAM industry through measures like spectrum allocations and adjusted bond packages, while also acknowledging concerns regarding burdens for U.S. operators servicing foreign space stations.

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