In Their Own Words: OneWeb's Internet Constellation as Described in Their FCC Form 312 Application

Abstract Firms seeking U.S. regulatory approval for new satellite constellations must file a Form 312 with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. This filing contains a wealth of information that is not usually available. In April 2016, OneWeb filed its Form 312 application, outlining its proposed low earth orbit (LEO) high-speed Internet constellation of satellites. The application reveals the ownership details of OneWeb, the public policy justifications that OneWeb feels are the most persuasive, and the technical details regarding spectrum usage and other factors. This article condenses the application, providing a window into the operations of the most fully developed of the next wave of LEO communication systems.