Chairwoman Rosenworcel Capstone Speech on Space Bureau Accomplishments

In my first public remarks on the space economy after becoming Chairwoman, I laid out three priorities for the FCC’s space agenda.

• One, we need new rules for the New Space Age.  The basic idea is that we cannot keep doing things the old way and expect to lead in the new.
• Two, we need to promote space innovation. Wherever possible, we want to encourage experimentation to unlock new technologies and applications.  This how we support U.S. leadership in the New Space Age, which is essential for our national and economic security.
• Three, we need space sustainability. Long-term growth for the space economy requires being responsible stewards of the skies.

In the three years since I delivered those remarks, we have made real progress on all three fronts. When it comes to new rules for the new Space Age, our boldest move has been to create the first-ever Space Bureau at the FCC.  It sends the signal that promoting investment and innovation in the space economy is one of our top priorities.  It says we understand how vital space-based communications are for our future.  The FCC is also the first telecommunications regulator in the world to create a Space Bureau, so we are also telling our international partners about the need to prioritize and collaborate on these issues.