Satellite and space science

10 April 2019

Satellite and space science use of radio spectrum covers a wide range of different applications including broadcast TV, broadband connectivity, global positioning, satellite imagery and information about our climate.

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Radiocommunications licences

To use any radio transmitting device in the UK, it will need to either be licensed, or have a specific licence exemption

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See also...

  • Spectrum information

    Information on the radio spectrum, including the UK Frequency Allocation Table, broadcast transmitter guidance and interface requirements.

  • Satellite filings

    28 January 2021

    Guidance and procedures for the management of satellite filings.

  • Satellite earth stations

    18 November 2020

    This section deals with the licensing information in relation to satellite services; Satellite Earth Stations and the licensing of GNSS repeaters. It also provides information about the grant of Recognised Spectrum Access (RSA) for Receive Only Earth Stations (ROES).

  • Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin (pre-January 2020)

    13 January 2020

    The Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin reports on investigations into potential breaches of Ofcom’s codes and rules for TV, radio and video-on-demand programmes.

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