The FCC voted July 22 to push satellite operators out of more C-band spectrum for a 5G auction next year, while approving a licensing overhaul aimed at accelerating the commercial space economy.

Aims to auction 160MHz of spectrum in the Upper C-band by July 2027

By reducing regulatory burdens, the FCC "is taking a critical step in allowing for continued American innovation and space superiority," according to the Commercial Space…