SpaceX
October 10, 2024
SpaceX Unicorn News - October 10, 2024
SpaceX is leveraging its dominant position in rocket launches to influence negotiations on satellite spectrum sharing, affecting companies like OneWeb and Kepler Communications. This strategic approach is shaping the dynamics of the satellite communications industry.
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) SpaceX Uses Dominance in Rocket Launches to Influence Satellite Spectrum SharingSpaceX is strategically leveraging its dominant position in the rocket launch industry to influence satellite spectrum sharing, as highlighted by a recent report from The Wall Street Journal. In 2022, SpaceX engaged in negotiations with OneWeb, requesting changes in spectrum usage to reduce interference, a request that OneWeb confirmed as part of their agreement. Furthermore, Kepler Communications, a Canadian company that has launched most of its satellites through SpaceX, sought the Canadian government's intervention to mediate a spectrum sharing dispute. This situation illustrates SpaceX's influence extending beyond its core launch services into the satellite communications domain. The Canadian government's recent decision to list Starlink satellites as permitted foreign satellites necessitates coordination between SpaceX and Kepler for spectrum sharing. This development highlights the broader implications of SpaceX's strategic maneuvers, which could significantly impact various stakeholders in the satellite and broadband internet sectors, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape and regulatory environment within these industries.
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