The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a policy concerning the launch of reentry vehicles as payloads. The policy stipulates that the FAA will not authorize the launch of a reentry vehicle without appropriate authorization for its return to Earth. This decision was made to address public safety concerns associated with launching reentry vehicles without proper reentry authorization. More details can be found in the Federal Register notice.
COMSTAC Meeting April 23, 2024
The upcoming Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) meeting is set to mark its 40th anniversary. Established in 1984, COMSTAC is comprised of industry representatives and stakeholders who provide advice and recommendations to the FAA and the Department of Transportation on safety, technology, business, and policy matters related to the U.S. commercial space transportation sector. The agenda and livestream links for the meeting are available for viewing.