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RegulationFAA

Federal Aviation Administration

US agency responsible for commercial space launch and re-entry licensing.

The FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation licenses US launch and re-entry operations.

Licensing Scope

  • Launch licenses
  • Re-entry licenses
  • Spaceport licenses
  • Safety approvals

Key Considerations

  • Public safety
  • Property damage prevention
  • Foreign policy compliance