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Commercial Space Industry Seeks Relief from Regulatory Red Tape
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing changes to streamline licensing for commercial space launches, spacecraft reentries, and spaceports. The proposed rule would exempt certain projects from federal environmental review requirements, aiming to reduce regulatory hurdles for the industry. The move is seen as an effort to support American innovation in the space sector, with the Department of Transportation stating that unnecessary environmental laws and regulations are slowing progress. The proposal was reported by E&E News.