U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act Incorporation
other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2024-09-19 · Effective 2024-11-18 · 89 FR 76714
Document
Document number
2024-20900
Federal Register citation
89 FR 76714
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2024-09-19
Effective date
2024-11-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1656
Abstract
This final rule incorporates various changes required by the United States Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015. This final rule provides regulatory clarity to applicants seeking licenses for space flight operations involving government astronauts by adding two new subparts to the human space flight regulations containing requirements for operators with government astronauts with and without safety-critical roles on board vehicles.