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    Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 new satellites amid secrecy concerns●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models behMmastodonScienceSpace Policy31432 min ago

    Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites, drawing criticism over the company's refusal to disclose its orbital debris risk models publicly. Critics argue corporate secrecy undermines oversight of collision risk and space sustainability, and are calling for full transparency, saying a safe orbital environment should benefit everyone rather than being managed behind closed doors.

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    FCC's power to approve mega-constellation projects under scrutiny●"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could compMmastodonScienceSpace Policy14132 min ago

    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly approve massive spaceflight projects, such as large satellite constellations, that could permanently alter the view of the night sky for everyone on Earth. Space law experts note that despite public outcry over these projects, the FCC holds largely unrivalled authority over such approvals, with few other regulatory avenues available to challenge them.

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    Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of space sunlight project●"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse apprMmastodonScienceSpace Policy4732 min ago

    Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, opening a new front in debates over regulating commercial space ventures.

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    FCC accused of cutting internet for 100,000 schools and libraries●Donald J. Trump's Federal Communications Commission cutting INTERNET For over 100,000 PUBLIC SCHOOL AND LIBRARIES 😡😡😡 CoMmastodonTechnologyInternet140 min ago

    Donald Trump's Federal Communications Commission is being accused of cutting off internet service for over 100,000 public schools and libraries across the United States. Critics say the move would hit underprivileged students who rely on school connections for research and job applicants who depend on library internet access, and posts about the report carry angry reactions.