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- 1Astronomers warn Reflect Orbital mirror plans would harm astronomy●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomers are raising alarms over Reflect Orbital's proposal, approved by the US FCC, to launch tens of thousands of sunlight-reflecting satellites. A representative warned the company's stated goal of 50,000 mirrors in orbit by 2035 would be 'catastrophic for astronomy', as bright artificial glints in the night sky would interfere with telescope observations of faint celestial objects.
- 2Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 new satellites amid debris model secrecy●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon is asking the US Federal Communications Commission to approve 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper constellation, but critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models as confidential corporate information. Space policy advocates are pressing for full public transparency, arguing that a safe and sustainable orbital environment is a shared resource and that the risks of mega-constellations should be openly assessed before approval.
- 3Environmental groups petition FCC over space sunlight startup●"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when clearing the plan.
- 4Measurements show AST SpaceMobile satellites far brighter than agreed limits●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and pea
New measurements of AST SpaceMobile satellites found average brightness seven times above mitigation targets cited in the company's FCC filings, with peak brightness over 200 times the International Astronomical Union's recommended threshold of visual magnitude 7. Astronomers warn that planned further deployments could worsen interference with ground-based observations, renewing criticism of how satellite constellations are regulated.
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The US cable television sector is under pressure on multiple fronts. Optimum, the debt-laden broadband and cable provider, is close to ceding control to its lenders to resolve litigation, while cable industry groups say they will sue to block the FCC's repeal of the broadcast TV ownership cap. Meanwhile, coverage of Disney's large subscription and content economy highlights the shifting competitive landscape that traditional cable operators face.
- 6Robot vacuum makers issue statements after FCC ban▼Robot vacuum brands respond to the FCC ban: See statements from Shark, iRobot, Eufy, and more
Robot vacuum manufacturers including Shark, iRobot, and Eufy have issued public statements responding to a ban by the US Federal Communications Commission. The move affects certain robot vacuum brands' ability to sell devices in the United States, prompting the companies to address the decision directly and outline their positions.
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Industry bodies NAB, Xperi and the NRSC have petitioned the FCC to raise the power ceiling for HD Radio digital broadcasts. The move would allow AM and FM stations to boost their digital signals, improving reception for online-and-over-the-air listeners. Broadcast trade coverage is drawing attention to what the change could mean for station operators and audiences.
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The Federal Communications Commission has scheduled its October 2026 Open Commission Meeting, where commissioners deliberate and vote on pending regulatory items such as spectrum policy, broadband, and licensing matters. The announcement is drawing attention from policy watchers tracking upcoming decisions on wireless and communications rules.
- 9Climate Finance Implementation: Next Steps for UNFCCC Talks●Implementing Climate Finance Goals: Where Next for the UNFCCC and Other Multilateral Processes
The Center for Global Development is examining how climate finance goals agreed under the UNFCCC can actually be delivered, and what role other multilateral processes should play alongside the UN climate negotiations. The discussion comes as wealthy nations face continued pressure to scale up funding for developing countries and questions grow over whether existing channels can mobilise finance at the scale required.