Aerospace industry pushes back on SpaceX-backed spectrum coordination overhaul

Aerospace and defence groups are opposing a SpaceX-backed proposal by the Commercial Space Federation to replace third-party frequency coordination for rocket launches with direct coordination and an automated database. A coalition warned the FCC the changes could increase harmful electromagnetic interference for safety telemetry.

• CSF asks FCC to replace third-party flight-test frequency coordination with direct coordination
• Aerospace & Defense Industry Spectrum Coalition filed comments urging caution
• Coalition warns of interference risk to aircraft, eVTOL and defence telemetry testing
• FCC sought public comment after an August 2026 Presidential Memorandum