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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The RAND Corporation prepared a report for Congress that was released on 2023-04-03 recommending that current restrictions on the FAA’s ability to regulate safety for commercial spacecraft be allowed to expire later in 2023.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 10, 2023Report recommends allowing “learning period” for commercial human spaceflight safety regulations to expire

The FAA found that New York has the necessary infrastructure to support safe UAS operations under civil authority.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipApr 5, 2023New York UAS Test Site Receives Civil Flight Authority

Blue Origin is working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to close out the NS-23 investigation.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationOrg RelationshipMar 24, 2023Blue Origin blames New Shepard mishap on engine nozzle failure

A National Spaceport Interagency Working Group established in June includes the FAA, NASA, the Defense Department, and other agencies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 24, 2023Cape Congestion: World’s busiest spaceport stretched to its limits

Rocket Lab completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal at Launch Complex 2 and the mission is awaiting range clearances from NASA and the FAA.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipMar 6, 2023Rocket Lab Plans Two Launches Days Apart From Two Continents

The Federal Aviation Administration formally concluded its investigation into Astra’s 2022-06-01 Rocket 3.3 launch on 2023-03-01.

Mentioned as: the federal aviation administrationTechnical ProductMar 3, 2023Astra identifies cause of last failed Rocket 3.3 launch

The operational waivers will enable FAA-certified ComEd pilots to use enhanced drones for routine equipment inspection.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 2, 2023ComEd Expands Drone Program with Remotely Piloted Drones

The Federal Aviation Administration permits ComEd to request operational waivers that allow pilots to remotely operate drones without a visual line of sight.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 2, 2023ComEd Expands Drone Program with Remotely Piloted Drones

Skyfire and VOTIX plan to work closely with agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite regulatory approvals, including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipMar 1, 2023Skyfire & VOTIX to Bring Drone Usage Experience for Public Safety

Astra received a formal closure letter from the Federal Aviation Administration concluding the TROPICS-1 mishap investigation.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationOrg RelationshipMar 1, 2023Conclusion of TROPICS-1 Mishap Investigation

Skyfire provides knowledge on complex FAA waivers and training trusted by various agencies and branches of the U.S. Military.

Mentioned as: faaNarrative CapabilityMar 1, 2023Skyfire & VOTIX to Bring Drone Usage Experience for Public Safety

Rocket Lab completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal at Launch Complex 2 and the mission is awaiting range clearances from NASA and the FAA to proceed with launch.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipMar 1, 2023UPDATE: Rocket Lab plans two launches that will be days apart from two continents for two companies: Capella Space + BlackSky

This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver enables NYPA to conduct fully remote drone operations at its Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project in Schoharie County.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralFeb 23, 2023NY Power Authority Receives FAA Waiver for Automated Drone Operations

FAA Part 107 regulations require drone pilots to maintain visual contact while operating a drone.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralFeb 23, 2023NY Power Authority Receives FAA Waiver for Automated Drone Operations

The FAA’s Office of Spaceports was created by the 2018 FAA reauthorization act and is working with federal and other officials to identify challenges and plan for the future space ecosystem.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralFeb 21, 2023FAA forecasts surging commercial launch activity

Federal ranges accounted for 50 of 69 FAA-licensed launches in fiscal year 2022, representing 83% of U.S. FAA-licensed launches when excluding Rocket Lab’s Electron launches from New Zealand.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipFeb 21, 2023FAA forecasts surging commercial launch activity

The FAA report identified a federal law requirement that federal infrastructure be offered for commercial use at a direct cost that is significantly cheaper than rates commercial sites typically offer as a factor concentrating launches at federal ranges.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductFeb 21, 2023FAA forecasts surging commercial launch activity

The FAA submitted a National Spaceports Policy report to Congress earlier in the month as required by a provision of the 2018 FAA reauthorization act.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralFeb 21, 2023FAA forecasts surging commercial launch activity

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking to fine SpaceX $175,000 for failing to provide collision avoidance data before a Falcon 9 launch.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipFeb 17, 2023FAA proposes fining SpaceX for missing launch data

The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for regulating airspace that extends above commercial jets.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralFeb 14, 2023DoD can ‘tune’ space surveillance sensors to track spy balloons
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