Space Regulatory Glossary Filing Types

transfer of control

noun

1. An FCC filing required when the controlling interest in a satellite or earth station license changes hands — whether through acquisition, merger, corporate restructuring, or change in voting equity. Filed through IBFS using SAT-T/C or SES-T/C prefixes.
2. The FCC reviews transfers to ensure the new controlling entity meets citizenship requirements, technical qualifications, and public interest standards. Transfers cannot be consummated until FCC approval is granted, and unauthorized transfers can result in license revocation.

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Related terms

FCC The Federal Communications Commission. The U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating interstate and international… IBFS The International Bureau Filing System. The FCC's electronic filing platform for satellite and international… callsign A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned by the FCC to a licensed satellite system or earth station. Satellite… public notice A formal FCC announcement that a satellite or earth station application has been accepted for filing and is available…

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