What Happened
US Agency Seeks To Streamline Commercial Space Licenses Amid Growing Demand
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed waiving environmental laws and regulations to help companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Amazon launch rockets and satellites into space at a faster clip. The agency cites a unanimous Supreme Court decision that found the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has become a blunt tool used to slow down new infrastructure projects. The proposal is expected to face scrutiny from environmental groups and communities near launch sites. The FAA’s proposal was reported by an unknown source.