U.S. Should Prioritize Satellite Spectrum Sharing at WRC, Groups Say
With its own LEO constellations in the works, host country China may be on board
With its own LEO constellations in the works, host country China may be on board
WASHINGTON, July 1, 2026 – The United States should make a push to modernize satellite spectrum sharing rules at the World Radiocommunication Conference in China next year, two think tanks argued Tuesday.
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