FAA Gives SpaceX Reentry License

By Keith Cowing on November 22, 2010 5:00 PM. Comments

NASA Statements On FAA Granting Reentry License To SpaceX

"Congratulations to the SpaceX team for receiving the Federal Aviation Administration's first-ever commercial license to reenter a spacecraft from Earth orbit," NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden said. "With this license in hand, SpaceX can proceed with its launch of the Dragon capsule. The flight of Dragon will be an important step toward commercial cargo delivery to the International Space Station. NASA wishes SpaceX every success with the launch."

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