Satellite Industry Association Applauds Appointment of Jay Schwarz as New Chief of the FCC Space Bureau

Washington, D.C., February 5, 2025 – The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) today congratulated Jay Schwarz following his appointment as Chief of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Space Bureau by Commission Chairman Brendan Carr. The FCC Space Bureau plays a key role in advancing the Commission’s Space Innovation Agenda. It promotes a competitive and innovative global communications marketplace by leading policy and licensing matters related to satellite and space-based communications and activities.

Mr. Schwarz was Wireline Advisor to former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Jay and held positions in the Wireline Competition Bureau, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and the Office of Strategic Planning. Most recently he was Vice President – Global Public Policy at Comcast NBCUniversal where he focused on broadband policy.

“SIA congratulates Jay Schwarz on his appointment as the new Chief of the FCC Space Bureau,” said Tom Stroup, president of the Satellite Industry Association. “Throughout his career, Mr. Schwarz has recognized the importance of broadband connectivity and bridging the digital divide. As the satellite industry continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, SIA and its members look forward to working with him, the Bureau and the entire Commission to extend the availability of satellite connectivity and all space-based services – while helping ensure America’s continued leadership role in the global space economy.”

About The Satellite Industry Association
SIA is a U.S.-based trade association providing representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. For more than two decades, SIA has advocated on behalf of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business. For more information, visit www.sia.org.

SIA Executive Members include: Amazon; Comtech; DIRECTV; EchoStar Corporation; Eutelsat Group; HawkEye 360; Intelsat S.A.; Iridium Communications Inc.; Kratos Defense & Security Solutions; Ligado Networks; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Planet Labs PBC; SES Americom, Inc.; Spire Global Inc.; and Viasat Inc. SIA Associate Members include: ABS US Corp.; The Aerospace Corporation; Artel, LLC; AST Space Mobile; Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; The Boeing Company; Eutelsat America Corp + OneWeb Technologies; ExoAnalytic Solutions; Integrasys LLC; Kinematics; Kymeta Corporation; Omnispace; Ovzon; Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Skyloom; Telesat and ULA. SIA Affiliate Members include: AvL Technologies; COMSAT; Cooley LLP; Digital Locations, Inc.; DLA Piper; Globalstar; Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn); Hogan Lovells; Keysight Technologies, Inc.; Media Broadcast Satellite; Orbital Research; Peraton; Plexus Corp; Quadsat; Sheppard Mullin; Wiley; Xairos Systems Inc., and XTAR, LLC.

Media and PR Contact: Dean Hirasawa
Satellite Industry Association
Email: dhirasawa@sia.org
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