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November 28, 2024

FAA Releases Environmental Review Draft for SpaceX

Results to Determine Approval for Additional Starship Launches

On November 20, the Federal Aviation Administration released a new draft of its SpaceX Starship environmental assessment. This analyzed the impact of up to 25 Starship and Super Heavy booster takeoffs/landings to determine whether or not the launch frequency can be increased moving forward. The update opened a public comment period that will remain accessible until January 17.

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ASTM Developing Space Vehicle Practice And Design Elements

Providing Guidance For Suborbital And Orbital Vehicles And Space Stations

ASTM International’s Committee F47 on Commercial Space Flight announced it is developing a proposed standard containing recommended practices and design elements for suborbital and orbital space vehicles, and orbital platforms or space stations. Formed in 2016, the committee has enabled private and public entities involved in developing and commercializing space flight operations to use ASTM’s neutral forum to develop safety and quality standards along with recommended practices that best position the industry for future regulatory requirements while also allowing room for innovation as this rapidly-expanding field progresses.

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