FAA proposes to ease overpressure blast analysis for commercial space licenses
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- The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amendments to its commercial space launch and re‑entry licensing regulations.
- The proposal would exempt far‑field overpressure blast effects analysis from public safety considerations and remove the requirement to assess hypothetical locations, aiming to streamline the licensing process and lower the regulatory burden for applicants.
Why it matters
Reducing analysis requirements could speed up approvals and lower costs for commercial space operators seeking launch or re‑entry licenses.
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