Secure Space Act of 2025

This bill aims to keep risky telecom and satellite companies out of U.S. space networks. It tells the FCC not to approve new satellite licenses or U.S. market access if the company is tied to making or providing “covered” communications equipment or services (the kinds already flagged as security risks). This also blocks approvals for earth stations (the ground antennas that connect to satellites) controlled by those companies or their affiliates . The changes apply to approvals made on or after the day the law takes effect, and the FCC must write rules within one year to carry it out .

In short, it tries to protect U.S. satellite and ground networks from equipment and operators that could pose national security risks, by cutting off new approvals for them .

• Who is affected | What changes | When
• Satellite operators and ground station owners seeking U.S. approvals | FCC cannot grant new licenses, market access, or earth station authorizations if the holder is an entity that makes or provides covered communications gear or services, or an affiliate | Applies to approvals on or after enactment; FCC must issue implementing rules within 1 year