Keith’s note: According to a new FAA Waiver: “FAA proposes to amend its commercial space licensing regulations to streamline the licensing process and reduce regulatory burden for applicants. Specifically, FAA […]
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Yet Another Stealth Space Commerce Event
Keith’s note: In order to make sure that no one outside of the DC space bubble knows what is going on with the Federal government and space commerce, this conference […]
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GAO Report: FAA Should Improve Its Mishap Investigation Process
According to the GAO: “The commercial space industry is rapidly growing as private companies transport cargo, satellites, and people to space. But not all launches go smoothly. Some have exploded […]
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FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Mishap Investigation
“The closure of the mishap investigation does not signal an immediate resumption of Starship launches at Boca Chica. SpaceX must implement all corrective actions that impact public safety and apply […]
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FAA Proposes Changes To Astronaut Classifications And Other Regulations
Keith’s note: According to an FAA posting in the Federal Register: “This proposed rule would incorporate various changes required by the United States Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of November […]
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Yet Another Space Advisory Committee With A Zillion Members
“Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a rulemaking committee to examine the development and cost of possible future regulations for commercial human spaceflight occupant safety. The agency is […]
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The Annual Stealth FAA Commercial Space Thing
Keith’s note: WRT the FAA/Commercial Spaceflight Foundation Commercial Space Transportation Conference next month. There is no way for media to register. Neither is there going to be webcasting – just […]
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Commercial Space Job Opening at FAA
Keith’s note: The FAA Commercial Space folks asked us to pass along this job opening for Deputy FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. Details here.
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FAA Tells SpaceX What It Needs To Do To Launch Starship
FAA Requires SpaceX to Take Over 75 Actions to Mitigate Environmental Impact of Planned Starship/Super Heavy Launches, FAA “The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require SpaceX […]
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Interesting Commercial Space Job Opening At FAA
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, FAA “The Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation regulates the Unites States’ (U.S.) commercial space transportation industry, and ensures compliance with international obligations of […]