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Regulatory Changes Could Accelerate Commercial Space Launches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering changes to commercial space licensing that could accelerate commercial space operations by streamlining parts of the environmental review process. The proposed rule would allow the FAA to waive requirements from select federal laws after consultation with appropriate agencies. The effort comes as commercial space activity continues to expand, with the FAA authorizing a record 205 commercial space operations last year. The proposal was reported by Aero-News Network.