FAA proposes lightning hazard mitigation exception for certain space launches
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- The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amending its commercial space launch and reentry licensing regulations to add an exception for compliance with lightning hazard mitigation requirements, covering certain licensed launch and reentry operations.
- The proposed exception would lower the regulatory burden on those operations by allowing them to forego the standard lightning hazard mitigation measures.
Why it matters
Reducing compliance requirements could streamline launch preparations and lower costs for licensed space launch and reentry providers.
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