https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-pushes-fcc-to-scrutinize-rocket-lab-iridium-deal-amid-spectrum-clashContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-pushes-fcc-to-scrutinize-rocket-lab-iridium-deal-amid-spectrum-clashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-pushes-fcc-to-scrutinize-rocket-lab-iridium-deal-amid-spectrum-clash#u52046Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:01:03 +0000SpaceX has asked the FCC to scrutinize a deal between Rocket Lab and Iridium, citing a spectrum clash. The regulatory challenge contributed to a 6% drop in Rocket Lab stock, which is currently facing its third consecutive weekly loss. The dispute centers on an 8 billion dollar agreement that Rocket Lab pursued with a 30% bid increase to secure the deal. This regulatory friction now overshadows Rocket Lab's recent record-backlog streak as the company navigates a contentious relationship with SpaceX over frequency usage.Why it mattersThe FCC manages the radio spectrum used by satellites to