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FAA sets record for commercial space licenses amid red tape criticism
The FAA licensed a record 148 commercial space operations in FY 2024 ... where it takes longer to do the government paperwork to license a rocket launch than it does to design and build the ...
Top Democrat on Commerce panel says Musk’s work with FAA poses ‘clear conflict’
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee, has sent a letter to Transportation ...
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Do you need an FAA license to fly a drone? Here's what to know
While recreational pilots are not required to obtain a license, all pilots are required to pass the FAA’s Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) before they start flying their drones. Commercial ...
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FAA issues launch license for Blue Origin New Glenn rocket
“By working closely with Blue Origin, the FAA issued this new launch license well in advance of the statutory deadline for the historic maiden flight of New Glenn.” The Part 450 commercial ...
It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX’s Starship probe still has some bite
"The FAA has directed SpaceX to lead an investigation of the Starship Super Heavy Flight 7 mishap with FAA oversight," the ...