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Amazon, Iridium, Telesat, Globalstar Launch SpaceConnect for NGSO

6/25/2026

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Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar formed SpaceConnect to address NGSO satellite issues.
David Redl, former NTIA head, was appointed executive director.
Julie Kearney, FCC’s first Space Bureau chief, was named general counsel.
SpaceConnect will pursue updated licensing, efficient spectrum access and industry-led best practices and will address the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference and the EU Space Act.
Amazon has deployed 367 of 3,200 satellites and seeks approval to acquire Globalstar.

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Story summary

Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar formed SpaceConnect to address NGSO satellite issues.
David Redl, former NTIA head, was appointed executive director.
Julie Kearney, FCC’s first Space Bureau chief, was named general counsel.
SpaceConnect will pursue updated licensing, efficient spectrum access and industry-led best practices and will address the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference and the EU Space Act.
Amazon has deployed 367 of 3,200 satellites and seeks approval to acquire Globalstar.