Viasat, Other NGSOs at Odds Over Bigger Constellation Plans
Generalized assertions about Viasat's plans to modify its non-geostationary orbit constellation aren't a credible basis for denying the modification application or pushing it to a later processing round, Viasat told the FCC International Bureau Wednesday: No other NGSO fixed satellite…
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service operator will have to reduce spectrum more frequently because of the modification application. It responded to comments including petitions to defer or deny by Telesat, O3b and SpaceX. Those companies argue its plans to increase its constellation from 20 satellites to 288 operating at a lower orbit (see 2005270010) would worsen the NGSO interference environment.