Office of the Bureau Chief

The mission of the Space Bureau is to promote a competitive and innovative space-based global telecommunications marketplace.  The Bureau strives to achieve this mission by:

1. Authorizing eligible satellite systems for the purpose of facilitating the deployment of satellite services;
2. Aligning regulatory processes to better meet the needs of the next generation Space Age; 
3. Maximizing flexibility for operators to meet consumer needs;
4. Fostering efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum and orbital resources;
5. Serving as the FCC’s focal point for coordination with other U.S. government agencies on matters of space policy and governance; and
6. Supporting the FCC’s Office of International Affairs for dialogues with international organizations and foreign governments on space policy matters.

Staff