ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR) are the international treaty governing the global use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Revised at World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC), most recently WRC-23. For space operations, the ITU regulates satellite frequency coordination, orbital slot allocation, interference protection, and space operations spectrum. ITU-T X.1205 provides cybersecurity guidelines. ITU-R SA series covers space applications spectrum. The Radio Regulations are binding on all 193 ITU member states and form the basis for national spectrum management.
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Framework Domains (5)
Chapter I - Terminology (Articles 1-3)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITU-RR-Art1 | Article 1 - Terms and Definitions |
| ITU-RR-Art2 | Article 2 - Nomenclature |
Chapter II - Frequencies (Articles 4-9)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITU-RR-Art4 | Article 4 - Assignment and Use |
| ITU-RR-Art5 | Article 5 - Frequency Allocations |
| ITU-RR-Art9 | Article 9 - Coordination Procedures |
Chapter III - Coordination and Notification (Articles 11-14)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITU-RR-Art11 | Article 11 - Notification and Recording |
| ITU-RR-Art12 | Article 12 - International Frequency Registration |
Chapter IV - Interference (Articles 15-16)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITU-RR-Art15 | Article 15 - Interference Prevention |
| ITU-RR-Art16 | Article 16 - International Monitoring |
Space Services (Articles 21-23)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITU-RR-Art21 | Article 21 - Terrestrial and Space Sharing |
| ITU-RR-Art22 | Article 22 - Space Services |
| ITU-RR-Art23 | Article 23 - Time Signal Transmissions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards?
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards is a compliance framework from International (ITU — 193 member states) with 5 domains and 12 controls. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR) are the international treaty governing the global use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Revised at World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC), most recently WRC-23. For space operations, the ITU regulates satellite frequency coordination, orbital slot allocation, interference protection, and space operations spectrum. ITU-T X.1205 provides cybersecurity guidelines. ITU-R SA series covers space applications spectrum. The Radio Regulations are binding on all 193 ITU member states and form the basis for national spectrum management. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards have?
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards has 12 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter II - Frequencies (Articles 4-9) (3 controls), Space Services (Articles 21-23) (3 controls), Chapter I - Terminology (Articles 1-3) (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards map to?
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards maps to 402 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CCSDS 350.0-G-3 — Space Communications Security (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) (25% coverage), Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) — Threat Framework (25% coverage), OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM) (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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