US Plans Looser Rules for Commercial Space Launches
The US Federal Aviation Administration plans regulatory changes for commercial space launches and re-entries. It aims to allow at least 1,000 launches a year by 2030. Proposed changes include updating definitions on mandatory flight aborts and related items. The agency has vowed a broader regulatory overhaul, and the plan is still a proposal.
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Context: Private companies such as SpaceX have been launching rockets at a fast pace, so regulators are reviewing rules for this growing industry. Rules on flight safety and re-entry aim to protect people on the ground and in the air.
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