The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is not a space agency, but many of its actions have shaping impacts on what happens in space.Two of the commission's recent actions - approving a spectrum license modification for Ligado despite concerns from GPS users, and proposing but later deferring on new orbital debris regulations that worried Congress and industry - showed just how big a role it plays in space.Last month, the FCC unveiled a new seal that emphasizes its role in space, emblazoned with a satellite, cellular towers, and satellite dishes. The refresh was timely, as the FCC's decisions are having an increasingly sizable impact on commercial space companies in the U.S. and abroad. SpaceNewsconvened a panel of experts to weigh in on the FCC's recent actions as they pertain to the space industry. Here are some key takeaways from our April 29 webinar.
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