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Space Regulatory Glossary Filing Types

space station application

noun

  1. A formal application submitted to the FCC for authorization to construct, launch, and operate a satellite. The FCC uses the term 'space station' to refer to any satellite in orbit.
  2. The application includes detailed technical specifications, orbital parameters, interference analysis, and debris mitigation plans.

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