Experimental Permits for Reusable Suborbital Rockets
other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-04-06 · Effective 2007-06-05 · 72 FR 17001
Document
Document number
E7-6194
Federal Register citation
72 FR 17001
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2007-04-06
Effective date
2007-06-05
FAA docket
Docket No.: FAA-2006-24197
Abstract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending its commercial space transportation regulations under the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004. The FAA is establishing application requirements for an operator of a manned or unmanned reusable suborbital rocket to obtain an experimental permit. The FAA is also establishing operating requirements and restrictions on launch and reentry of reusable suborbital rockets operated under a permit.