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13 Background

(1) The spectrum plan allocates the 2025 MHz to 2110 MHz frequency band for the following services as primary services: (a) space operation services (Earth-to-space, space-to-space); (b) earth exploration-satellite services (Earth-to-space, space-to-space); (c) space research services (Earth-to-space, space-to-space). (2) The spectrum plan allocates the 2110 MHz to 2120 MHz frequency band for the space research service (deep space, Earth-to-space) as a primary service. (3) The spectrum plan allocates the 2200 MHz to 2290 MHz frequency band for the following services as primary services: (a) space operation services (space-to-Earth, space-to-space); (b) earth exploration-satellite services (space-to-Earth, space-to-space); (c) space research services (space-to-Earth, space-to-space). (4) The spectrum plan allocates the 2290 MHz to 2300 MHz frequency band for the space research service (deep space, space-to-Earth) as a primary service. (5) Earth stations in the 2200 MHz to 2290 MHz and 2290 MHz to 2300 MHz frequency bands operate in various locations throughout Australia, as recorded in the Register. (6) The ACMA encourages direct liaison between spectrum licensees and space station operators during the system planning phases of new services when they are nearby each other.

Note: For more about primary services, see sections 6, 7 and 12 of the spectrum plan.