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New Framework Aims to Streamline Commercial Space Operations
The US Commerce Department has proposed a one-stop licensing shop for commercial space operations, aiming to streamline the approval process for new space missions. The proposal includes a voluntary certification process with a presumption of approval, which could help attract new investment in the US space market. According to industry representatives, the proposal is largely welcomed by commercial space firms, but some experts have raised concerns about the potential for added bureaucracy and regulatory uncertainty. The proposal was first reported by Breaking Defense.