PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 DA No. 20-184 Report No. SAT-01447 Friday February 21, 2020 Satellite Policy Branch Information Actions Taken The Commission, by its International Bureau, took the following actions pursuant to delegated authority. The effective date of these actions is the release date of this Notice, except where an effective date is specified. SAT-PDR-20200103-00001 E S3060 Inmarsat Inc. Petition for Declaratory Ruling Grant of Authority Effective Date: 02/20/2020 Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service On January 3, 2020, Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited, formerly known as Inmarsat plc (Inmarsat), filed a notification of a change in ownership of space stations previously granted U.S. market access. Specifically, on December 4, 2019, Connect Bidco Limited, a Guernsey corporation, acquired control of Inmarsat, and Connect Bidco acquired indirect control of Inmarsat subsidiaries that have been granted access to the U.S. market. On January 17, 2020, pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division sought comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the Inmarsat space stations were granted market access. See Public Notice, Report No. SAT-01439. No comments were filed. The Satellite Division has determined that the transaction does not affect any of the considerations made when the satellites were granted U.S. market access. SAT-PDR-20200103-00002 E S3061 Inmarsat Solutions (US) Inc. Petition for Declaratory Ruling Grant of Authority Effective Date: 02/20/2020 Nature of Service: Mobile Satellite Service On January 3, 2020, Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited, formerly known as Inmarsat plc (Inmarsat), filed a notification of a change in ownership of space stations previously granted U.S. market access. Specifically, on December 4, 2019, Connect Bidco Limited, a Guernsey corporation, acquired control of Inmarsat, and Connect Bidco acquired indirect control of Inmarsat subsidiaries that have been granted access to the U.S. market. On January 17, 2020, pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division sought comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the Inmarsat space stations were granted market access. See Public Notice, Report No. SAT-01439. No comments were filed. The Satellite Division has determined that the transaction does not affect any of the considerations made when the satellites were granted U.S. market access. Page 1 of 2 SAT-PDR-20200103-00003 E S3062 ISAT US Inc. Petition for Declaratory Ruling Grant of Authority Effective Date: 02/20/2020 Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service On January 3, 2020, Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited, formerly known as Inmarsat plc (Inmarsat), filed a notification of a change in ownership of space stations previously granted U.S. market access. Specifically, on December 4, 2019, Connect Bidco Limited, a Guernsey corporation, acquired control of Inmarsat, and Connect Bidco acquired indirect control of Inmarsat subsidiaries that have been granted access to the U.S. market. On January 17, 2020, pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division sought comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the Inmarsat space stations were granted market access. See Public Notice, Report No. SAT-01439. No comments were filed. The Satellite Division has determined that the transaction does not affect any of the considerations made when the satellites were granted U.S. market access. SAT-PDR-20200103-00004 E S3063 Inmarsat plc Petition for Declaratory Ruling Grant of Authority Effective Date: 02/20/2020 Nature of Service: Mobile Satellite Service On January 3, 2020, Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited, formerly known as Inmarsat plc (Inmarsat), filed a notification of a change in ownership of space stations previously granted U.S. market access. Specifically, on December 4, 2019, Connect Bidco Limited, a Guernsey corporation, acquired control of Inmarsat, and Connect Bidco acquired indirect control of Inmarsat subsidiaries that have been granted access to the U.S. market. On January 17, 2020, pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division sought comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the Inmarsat space stations were granted market access. See Public Notice, Report No. SAT-01439. No comments were filed. The Satellite Division has determined that the transaction does not affect any of the considerations made when the satellites were granted U.S. market access. INFORMATIVE SAT-LOA-20170508-00071 S3014 Astro Digital US, Inc. On October 15, 2019, Astro Digital filed a request to be included in the processing round for NVNG MSS satellite operations in the 399.9-400.05 MHz and 400.15-401 MHz bands, which includes Myriota, Hiber Inc., and Spire Global.[1] Astro Digital's application for a constellation to provide Earth-exploration satellite service was subject to a separate accepted for filing notice that did not initiate a processing round, and was granted in part, when it was authorized to deploy and operate five satellites.[2] Its request to operate additional satellites in that constellation was deferred and remains pending. Astro Digital's constellation will use portions of the 399.9-400.05 MHz and 400.15-401 MHz bands for space operation services. Astro Digital's application is included in this processing round for the purpose of consideration of the pending portion of its application and any modification to its authorization resulting from consideration of the lead and competing applications in this processing round. [1] Satellite Policy Branch Information, Myriota Pty. Ltd. Petition Accepted for Filing, IBFS File No. SAT-PDR-20190328-00020 Cut-Off Established for Additional NVNG MSS Applications or Petitions for Operations in the 399.9-400.05 MHz and 400.15-401 MHz Bands, DA 19-779 (Aug. 15, 2019). [2] Astro Digital US, Inc., IBFS File No. SAT-LOA-20170508-00071 (grant stamped Aug. 1, 2018). For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 1-888-835-5322. Page 2 of 2