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pollution to debris management; and from solar flares to in-space
collisions. links in the frequency bands 71-76 GHz (space-
to-Earth and proposed new Earth-to-space) and
“One of the key areas to address within the larger space 81-86 GHz (Earth-to-space), in accordance with
sustainability area, is collaboration among all stakeholders and to Resolution 178 (WRC 19);
streamline better international governance approaches to ensure • To study the technical and operational matters, and
space and human activities in space remain sustainable. This regulatory provisions, for space-to-space links in
is one of the reasons why this dialogue organized by WSSA and the frequency bands [1 525-1 544 MHz], [1 545-1 559
hosted by MBRSC was very important. A diverse group of space- MHz], [1 610-1 645.5 MHz], [1 646.5 1 660.5 MHz]
sector stakeholders not only delved into space sustainability and [2 483.5-2 500 MHz] among non-geostationary
issues of importance specifically to space ecosystem players, and geostationary satellites operating in the mobile-
but also issues and matters pertaining to WRC-27, such as those satellite service, in accordance with Resolution 249
relating to spectrum, fixed-satellite and broadcasting-satellites, (WRC 19);
space-to-Earth and Earth-to-space communication”, stated • to consider possible additional spectrum allocations
Bocar BA, CEO & Board Member of SAMENA Council, who steered to the mobile service in the frequency band 1 300-1
the discussions at the WSSA Forum. 350 MHz to facilitate the future development of
mobile-service applications, in accordance with
For WRC-27, new studies for mobile in the bands 4400-4800 MHz; Resolution 250 (WRC 19);
7125-8400 MHz and 14.8-15.35 GHz, among other areas, are • to consider improving the utilization of the VHF
deemed important agenda items. The ICT Industry, over the next maritime frequencies in Appendix 18, in accordance
five years, requires more harmonized capacity for mobile services with Resolution 363 (WRC 19);
and the identification of these bands for International Mobile • to consider a new Earth exploration-satellite service
Telecommunication (IMT) by WRC-27 would provide an important (Earth-to-space) allocation in the frequency band
resource for mobile connectivity and service evolution. Having 22.55-23.15 GHz, in accordance with Resolution
timely discussions relating to predictable access to spectrum, 664 (WRC 19);
such as during the WSSA Leaders Forum led by SAMENA Council, • to consider the use of existing International Mobile
is expected to help Operators and Technology Providers attain Telecommunications (IMT) identifications in the
visibility and facilitate informed decision-making regarding frequency range 694-960 MHz, by consideration
investment, spectrum utilization, digital experience, and innovation of the possible removal of the limitation regarding
in digital services and applications. aeronautical mobile in IMT for the use of IMT user
equipment by non-safety applications, where
“Emerging Space Economy has intricate dimensions, and it is appropriate, in accordance with Resolution 251
imperative to account for them. At the WSSA's Space Sustainability (WRC-19);
Leaders Forum 2024, held at the MBRSC headquarter, it was a • to consider a possible worldwide allocation to the
pleasure to moderate the discussion, centered on understanding mobile-satellite service for the future development
rapid advancements, emerging commercial interests, and of narrowband mobile-satellite systems in frequency
increasing global recognition of space as an essential domain for bands within the frequency range [1.5-5 GHz], in
security, economic growth, terrestrial and space sector accordance with Resolution 248 (WRC-19).
collaboration, and sustainability, at large”, added BA.

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