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No License, No Launch: Part 2 – Beyond the Basics of Compliance Planning

In Part 1 of this blog series, we outlined the foundational steps for building a regulatory compliance plan for U.S. space operations: tracking critical deadlines, understanding and adhering to license conditions, and monitoring regulatory updates. Those four steps are essential—but they’re just the beginning. To operate safely, legally, and efficiently in today’s complex space environment, […]

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No License, No Launch: How to Build a Bulletproof Regulatory Compliance Plan

As the U.S. commercial space industry matures, regulatory compliance has become one of the most overlooked yet mission-critical functions. In our experience, we have never encountered a client who had every license they needed in place at the outset—even those who were confident they had covered all the bases. The U.S. regulatory landscape involves multiple

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Cutting Through Regulatory Red Tape

Navigating the regulatory landscape shouldn’t be the barrier that stops innovation. At Washington Federal Strategies, we work with companies building the future of space—satellite manufacturers, federal contractors, and multi-division tech firms—and we know how quickly momentum can stall when regulatory roadblocks hit. That’s why we created License to Launch: a hands-on training program designed to

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Navigating Regulatory Analysis: Key Steps for Successful Technology Deployment

Navigating spectrum management and regulatory compliance is essential but complex, especially when designing technologies intended for space or other high-stakes environments. The regulatory journey varies depending on your target market—whether for commercial use, government use, or dual applications. Each path involves unique requirements and approvals to ensure that your technology functions reliably, safely, and legally

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The 5G Conundrum

While AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay #5G #deployment at major airports, the solution is only temporary. The conundrum will continue as technology innovations evolve, and many different bands are being shifted to 5G operations.

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