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EchoStar's SCS Objection Is Moot, SpaceX Says

EchoStar's supposed informal objection to SpaceX's request to do supplemental coverage from space (SCS) operations testing in Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand (see 2404230038) only suggests conditions for SpaceX's experimental special temporary authority application, rather than giving any reason…

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to deny the request, according to SpaceX. SpaceX said in docket 23-65 Tuesday that it has already addressed almost all the proposed conditions by such commitments as conducting testing pursuant to a spectrum access arrangement between SpaceX and a mobile partner and taking steps to eliminate harmful interference if it occurs. SpaceX said the FCC "should reject [EchoStar's] demand to violate the national sovereignty of foreign administrations by imposing blanket operational limits."