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Where to start
Read the Australian procedures for the coordination and notification of satellite systems. This describes the policies and procedures for each stage of the coordination process.
Our role
Read the Satellite coordination and notification regulatory environment document to understand the regulatory environment in which we conduct our satellite filing and coordination work.
How to apply
- Complete form R205: Application for use of access to an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) satellite system.
- Pay the application fee listed in Part 6 of the Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2022. The fee is currently $1130 for initial assessment and consultation for a new satellite operator. The additional fee for completion of a satellite filing assessment is based on an hourly rate of $226.
Before you apply, please contact us at satellite.coordination@acma.gov.au so we can discuss your requirements and guide you through the process.