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With Winter festivities just around the corner, we would like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful holiday season. Season's Greetings from all of us at River Advisers!

This week, there were reports on the Indian regulator (TRAI)’s regulations around Satellite Earth Station Gateways (SESG) in the country.   This stems from longstanding obligations in India to establish Gateways for providing satellite services to the local market. As per the existing Government regulations in India, satellite-based communication requires installation of Gateways on Indian soil for routing the traffic to/ from India, for national security purposes. This led to satellite services within the country being restricted to only a few licensees: mainly, companies with “Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite” (GMPCS) licenses, which operate local Gateways under their “Unified License” terms. The model was re-evaluated in recent years, and a separate “SESG authorisation” is under consideration. This would enable approved satellite operators to establish their own Gateways and provide resources to different service providers in India, independent from GMPCS license. SESG authorisation holders use spectrum assigned to service providers for their operations. Stakeholders like Globalstar have urged TRAI to ensure that any new SESG authorisation doesn’t negatively impact GMPCS licensees, or those in the process of establishing their own SESGs in India under the GMPCS framework.   While the Indian regime is fairly unique and complex, there is a wider issue around local Gateway obligations on satellite operators: It’s not only India where this requirement exists as an obstacle for market access. Several other countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia also mandate this. Stay tuned for further insight and analysis on this topic.

Last month, River Advisers had the opportunity to take part in the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA - The Tech Bar) webinar, 'Limits on Regulatory Jurisdiction of Space Operations After Loper Bright'. River Adviser CEO Katherine Gizinski joined the panel discussion titled 'What Happens Next and Are There Alternative Models That Could Work in the U.S.?'. It was a lively and thought-provoking panel, considering the various implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's Loper Bright v. Raimondo decision for the regulatory authority of U.S. agencies.   Topics ranged from the decision's potential impact on the commercial space industry to the evolving investment environment for projects based in the U.S. with insightful contributions from John Janka - Viasat, Jennifer Warren - Lockheed Martin, and moderator Jennifer Manner – National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

Submissions are now open for the ManSat Scholarship to attend the United Space School! 🚀   Taking place from 13-28 July 2025 in Houston, Texas, this scholarship programme is open to all Year 12 students in the Isle of Man with a passion for space and science.   This once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE) is the perfect opportunity for young space enthusiasts to connect with a network of accomplished space experts and other aspiring professionals.   Submit a single PDF with answers from 500 - 1000 words per question, to the following questions: 1. Why are you interested in space? 2. What excites you the most about the future of space exploration? 3. How do you think the Isle of Man can contribute to the future of space exploration?   Submit your entry to: education@mansat.com by 11:59pm on January 10, 2025.   The winners will be announced the following week on January 17.   For more details on our scholarship initiatives visit: https://lnkd.in/eevDJ2UR

Today, River Advisers CEO, Katherine Gizinski will join a Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA - The Tech Bar) CLE webinar, 'Limits on Regulatory Jurisdiction of Space Operations After Loper Bright.'   The sessions will address the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the regulation of space activities, international models for regulation, and importantly, commercial impacts for the industry moving forward.    Be sure to tune in at 11:00AM ET for expert insights on the evolving landscape of space law: https://bit.ly/4f0gTVj #CLE #SpaceLaw #FCBA #CommercialSpace #LegalWebinar 

Katherine Gizinski, CEO of River Advisers, was featured on the latest episode of The Dish podcast by Connectivity Business News!   In this episode, Katherine discusses the pivotal role of spectrum regulations for the satellite industry and how successfully navigating these frameworks can unlock value and determine the success or failure of connectivity projects.   Listen to the full podcast here: https://bit.ly/3OcKRtF   #SatelliteTech #SpectrumRegulations #Connectivity #Innovation #SpaceIndustry

The latest article by Matthew Evans, Director of Regulatory Affairs at River Advisers, has been published in the November issue of Satellite Executive Briefing!   Matthew explores how regulatory sandboxes are gaining popularity worldwide, helping regulators and technology innovators navigate the complexities of fast-evolving landscapes while ensuring adequate safeguards. The article includes examples from across the Middle East, Brazil, India and Mongolia, highlighting how these have used sandboxes to foster innovation.   Find Matthew's article on page 13 to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Z7bwyj   #SatelliteTech #Innovation #RegulatorySandboxes #SpaceIndustry #TechPolicy #GlobalMarkets

Katherine Gizinski captures the true spirit of being part of the space industry - vision, skill, and purpose! ⬇

Just one week to go! Join us next Tuesday, November 19th, for the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA - The Tech Bar) CLE webinar, ‘Limits on Regulatory Jurisdiction of Space Operations After Loper Bright’.   River Advisers CEO, Katherine Gizinski, will join the panel discussion examining potential impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision on US space regulation, international models to consider, and commercial implications going forward. Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/4f0gTVj #CLE #SpaceLaw #LoperBright #FCBA #CommercialSpace #LegalWebinar

‘New Space: The Constant Reinvention’ was the topic of a recent GSOA webinar moderated by our CEO Katherine Gizinski last week.   Joined by Jay Yass, Ronald van der Breggen 🛰, Stuart Daughtridge, and Martin Erikkson, the panel discussed the key questions facing our industry, including:   ➡️What’s driving the reinvention? ➡️How has this evolution enhanced services to meet modern needs? ➡️What opportunities are presented by new technologies ranging from network orchestration to satellite D2D?   River Advisers are delighted to be at the forefront of these conversations shaping our industry.   To watch the full webinar, visit: https://bit.ly/40D9Uxl    #GSOA #newspace #satellite #LEO #connectivity