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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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GE Aviation obtained FAA certification for an additively manufactured heat exchanger for the GE9X engine that is smaller, lighter, and offers higher thermal density than previous heat exchangers.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductMay 26, 2022Additive manufacturing has progressed far beyond brackets

Space Perspective’s flights will be performed under a license obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationOrg RelationshipMay 20, 2022Space Perspective raises $17 million

The FAA Commercial Space Integration component received $10,000,000 in the discussed budget allocations.

Mentioned as: faaNarrative FinancialMay 11, 2022Op-ed | Herding rockets: Improved Space Traffic Management will accelerate industry growth

The FAA Launch Licensing component received $6,200,000 in the discussed budget allocations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Technical ProductMay 11, 2022Op-ed | Herding rockets: Improved Space Traffic Management will accelerate industry growth

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation received $42,700,000 in the discussed budget allocations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Technical ProductMay 11, 2022Op-ed | Herding rockets: Improved Space Traffic Management will accelerate industry growth

Valda Vikmanis-Keller is the director of the Office of Space Affairs at the U.S. State Department and gave a presentation at the FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-05-03.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipMay 11, 2022Colombia signs Artemis Accords

Momentus Inc. received a favorable determination from the Federal Aviation Administration for its application for payload review to support the inaugural flight of the Vigoride orbital transfer vehicle on the SpaceX Transporter-5 mission targeted for launch this month.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 8, 2022The Inaugural Launch Of Momentus’ Vigoride OTV Cleared By The FAA

The FAA favorable determination marks Momentus' final regulatory milestone needed to support its inaugural mission.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 8, 2022The Inaugural Launch Of Momentus’ Vigoride OTV Cleared By The FAA

A second meeting between NTSB and FAA officials is scheduled for May 11, 2023.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2022FAA and NTSB discussing roles in commercial spaceflight investigations

The Federal Aviation Administration called on the NTSB to work together to update an existing memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the agencies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2022FAA and NTSB discussing roles in commercial spaceflight investigations

At the FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) meeting on May 3, 2023, Kelvin Coleman stated that the FAA has had 'good conversations' with the NTSB about the MOA updates.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2022FAA and NTSB discussing roles in commercial spaceflight investigations

Joel Graham from the Senate Commerce Committee stated at the COMSTAC meeting on May 4, 2023, that he welcomed the collaboration between the NTSB and FAA on commercial spaceflight investigations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2022FAA and NTSB discussing roles in commercial spaceflight investigations

The proposal by the NTSB was criticized by companies in the industry for duplicating existing regulations at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2022FAA and NTSB discussing roles in commercial spaceflight investigations

The NTSB responded to the letter from the House Science Committee on May 5, 2023, stating it was meeting with the FAA and the industry to seek clarity on stakeholder concerns.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2022FAA and NTSB discussing roles in commercial spaceflight investigations

NTSB and FAA officials met in April 2023 to discuss updates to the MOA to reflect changes in the industry related to commercial human spaceflight.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2022FAA and NTSB discussing roles in commercial spaceflight investigations

The FAA issued a nationwide waiver allowing Florida Power & Light to fly Percepto drones for surveillance and inspection purposes at its sites.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductApr 27, 2022Percepto unveils world’s largest autonomous commercial drone deployment

Federal Aviation Administration notices to air missions (NOTAMs) restrict airspace at several potential splashdown locations on 2022-04-21 and 2022-04-22.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnical ProductApr 20, 2022Weather delays Ax-1 return

The ISAM strategy was coordinated by OSTP and involved various government agencies including NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 13, 2022White House releases in-space servicing strategy

Many companies and industry groups have criticized the NTSB proposed regulations as duplicative of existing FAA regulations during the public comment period.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 10, 2022House committee leaders ask White House to withdraw proposed NTSB regulations on commercial launch investigations

The FAA delayed the PEA first to 2022-02-28, then to 2022-03-28, before targeting 2022-04-29 for completion.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 26, 2022FAA again delays completion of Starship environmental review
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