# Experimental Permits for Reusable Suborbital Rockets
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2007-04-06 · Effective 2007-06-05 · 72 FR 17001
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-6194
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 72 FR 17001
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/04/06/E7-6194/experimental-permits-for-reusable-suborbital-rockets)
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