What Happened
Federal Aviation Administration Proposes Faster Process
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a plan to streamline the licensing process for commercial space launches, spacecraft reentries, and launch sites. The proposal, which aims to accelerate commercial space activity while maintaining public safety, follows President Trump’s executive order on promoting competition in the commercial space industry. According to the Transportation Department, the FAA authorized more commercial space operations during the past five years than during the previous three decades combined. The proposal was reported by The Well News.