Regulatory clarity for launch teams

Charting a Clear Path Through Space Regulation

Stellar Draft helps space ventures move through FAA licensing, FCC filings, ITU coordination, and export control with less friction. Why gamble on a launch plan that isn’t regulator-ready?

FAA Launch and re-entry licensing guidance
FCC Spectrum and communications filings
ITAR / EAR Classification and export controls
24/7 Monitoring for policy changes
Space law attorney reviewing licensing documents beside a launch operations screen in a modern office

Compliance Services We Provide

The rules aren’t static, so your compliance file shouldn’t be either. We build practical support around the moments that matter most. What happens when a licence question lands the week before a launch?

Launch and re-entry licensing support

We help teams assemble the submissions, technical exhibits, and operational narratives that regulators expect before a flight window opens.

  • Mission profile review and document gap analysis
  • Launcher, re-entry, and payload coordination
  • Risk framing for time-sensitive approvals

Spectrum allocation and FCC filing assistance

Communications systems need clean filings, not guesswork. We align orbital use, ground links, and equipment descriptions with your licensing strategy.

  • FCC authorisations and amendment support
  • Frequency planning and coordination notes

Export control classification and ITAR/EAR compliance

From hardware to technical data, we identify the rules that apply and help you document why. No drama. Just defensible decisions.

  • Classification reviews and controlled-item mapping
  • Internal handling protocols for sensitive data

Orbital debris mitigation policy consultation

As space traffic grows, responsible operations matter more. We advise on debris mitigation language, end-of-life planning, and long-horizon policy risk.

  • Debris mitigation narrative development
  • End-of-life and disposal planning support
  • Policy alignment for constellation operators

Ongoing regulatory monitoring and updates

Rules change. Interpretations shift. We keep watch so your programme doesn’t drift into avoidable delay or costly rework.

  • Monitoring for agency notices and policy updates
  • Monthly readiness calls and action lists
  • Retainer support for active missions

Agencies & Frameworks We Navigate

Different agencies, different pressure points. We keep the moving parts legible, so your team can focus on engineering, operations, and launch timing. Who wants to decode policy memos at 2 a.m.?

Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation

We support launch and re-entry licensing, payload reviews, and operational compliance planning. The FAA sits at the centre of many mission timelines, and getting the paperwork right keeps the schedule breathing.

Federal Communications Commission

Spectrum, satellite and earth station filings

Frequency coordination can get crowded fast. We help file, refine, and monitor the communications side of your programme so the signal path is as clean as the concept.

  • Application preparation and amendment tracking
  • Technical coordination for satellite systems

International Telecommunication Union

Orbital and spectrum coordination frameworks

International coordination requires discipline and timing. We help teams understand the pathway from domestic licensing to global frequency and orbital position considerations.

  • Coordination strategy for cross-border projects
  • Documentation support for multinational teams

U.S. Department of State

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

Sensitive technology needs careful handling. We advise on export controls, technical data workflows, and internal procedures that stand up when audited.

  • ITAR/EAR scoping and recordkeeping guidance
  • Policy training for engineering and ops teams

Stay Compliant, Stay Launch-Ready

Need a one-off audit or a steady retainer for continuous monitoring? Stellar Draft can keep watch on approvals, policy shifts, and filing deadlines while your team keeps building. Why wait for a compliance issue to become a launch delay?

What clients usually ask first Which licence comes first? What needs export review? How often should we revisit filings? We’ll walk through each answer clearly.

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