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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The FAA will restrict commercial launches and reentries to between 22:00 and 6:00 starting on November 10 due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 7, 2025Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the FAA will restrict commercial launches & reentries to between 22:00 and 6:00, starting on Nov. 10. This will affect a lot of upcoming launches, with the Starlink Group 6-87 mission (launching Nov. 10) already moving from 17:12 to 22:00.

The SpaceX Transporter-15 mission launch time falls outside the permitted FAA launch window, which is between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 7, 2025GHGSat – Global methane emissions levels continue to rise

Starting November 10, 2025, the FAA will limit commercial space launches and reentries to between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 7, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Starting November 10, 2025, the FAA will limit commercial space launches and reentries to between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time. The move comes in response to ongoing air traffic controller shortages, system strain, and safety concerns from fatigue and congestion. By shifting launches to overnight hours, the FAA hopes to reduce disruptions to commercial flights and ease the workload on air traffic control. The FAA has not announced when the restriction might be lifted, saying only that it will remain in place while staffing and system challenges persist.

The FAA hopes to ease the workload on air traffic control by implementing the overnight launch restriction.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 7, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Starting November 10, 2025, the FAA will limit commercial space launches and reentries to between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time. The move comes in response to ongoing air traffic controller shortages, system strain, and safety concerns from fatigue and congestion. By shifting launches to overnight hours, the FAA hopes to reduce disruptions to commercial flights and ease the workload on air traffic control. The FAA has not announced when the restriction might be lifted, saying only that it will remain in place while staffing and system challenges persist.

The FAA advisory has been updated regarding the launch of NASA's EscaPADE pair.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 4, 2025Hazard area's for the launch of NASA's EscaPADE pair aboard the NG-2 mission are now out, and the FAA advisory has been updated. Both show the launch is now scheduled for NET November 9th at 19:45 UTC. This matches earlier reports.

L3Harris attributed the revenue increase in Space and Airborne Systems to higher FAA volume in the Mission Networks business and increased volume in the Airborne Combat Systems business.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductOct 30, 2025Latest News

Powers conducts FAA exams for pilots.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 30, 2025New UCF Center Accelerates Research and Clinical Innovation in Space Medicine

The Melbourne facility currently holds FAA Part 145 certification and is on track to obtain Part 21 certification.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductOct 23, 2025Latest News

SDA is awaiting Federal Aviation Administration approval for testing Tranche 0 satellites over U.S. airspace.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 16, 2025Latest News

Savannah Horton works with the FAA’s safety analysis division in the Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipOct 14, 2025Savannah Horton, Guidehouse

Savannah Horton supports launch and reentry licensing for the FAA.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 14, 2025Savannah Horton, Guidehouse

During Starship Flight 10, FAA reopened all affected airspace within 9 minutes with no meaningful disruption to air traffic.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 13, 2025“Every major objective of the flight test was achieved” as Starship aces its 11th test for SpaceX

SpaceX is working with NASA, the FAA, and other agencies on an environmental impact statement for Starship launches from Florida.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipOct 13, 2025Promising to be a good neighbor

The first FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal have been announced for Boeing BBJ aircraft and Bombardier Challenger 600 series aircraft.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductOct 13, 2025Hughes + Gogo celebrate key FDX + HDX Aviation ESA milestones

SpaceX works closely with FAA and international air traffic organizations to integrate all launch and reentry operations into the airspace.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 12, 2025SpaceX plans Starship’s 11th flight test hopefully on Monday

During Starship Flight 10, the FAA reopened all affected airspace within 9 minutes and some portions reopened within 7 minutes.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 12, 2025SpaceX plans Starship’s 11th flight test hopefully on Monday

The FAA has dropped the remaining TFRs for Wallops.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 1, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The @FAANews has dropped the remaining TFRs for Wallops following a successful launch tonight!

The FAA TFRs for the launch remain active.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralSep 29, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Update, Thanks @Cosmic_Penguin the NATOMs have been removed for today's attempt. I saw the NASA Wallops SAA 6604A and 6604B were still up and didn't see NATOM for today that was removed. Will drink more coffee before checking the FAA notices next time. 🚀 Rocket Lab Electron HASTE “JUSTIN” — Launch Day (Mon, Sept 29, 2025) LNM notices + FAA TFRs remain active. We’ll check LC-2 around noon and again 2:30–3 p.m. Vehicle typically goes vertical ~6 hrs before launch. Forecast @ 7:45 p.m. EDT (window open): ✅ Low precip chances ✅ Moderate winds ✅ Skies improving Hourly outlook: 6 PM – 77°F | NNE 6 mph (gust 9) | 0% rain | hazy sun 7 PM – 73°F | NNE 6 mph (gust 7) | 0% rain | hazy sun 8 PM – 69°F | NNE 6 mph (gust 7) | 0% rain | mostly clear 9 PM – 66°F | NNE 6 mph (gust 7) | 0% rain | mostly clear 10 PM – 63°F | NE 5 mph (gust 6) | 0% rain | mostly clear Looks favorable for launch — final calls depend on range criteria (winds <30 kt, no lightning within 10 NM). Fingers crossed! 👉 If you’d like better quality updates, please help fund upgraded gear: https://gofund.me/c87f458ae #RocketLab #Electron #HASTE #JUSTIN #Wallops #NASAWallops #LaunchDay @Erdayastronaut @NASASpaceflight @NASAWallops $RKLB

On September 24, a Declaration of Intent (DOI) was signed between ENAC and the Federal Aviation Administration USA for the development of aerospace transport.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralSep 29, 202542a Assemblea ICAO: alla presenza del Viceministro MIT Rixi

DG Alexander D’Orsogna highlighted the partnership as a new chapter in the established synergy between ENAC and the FAA, aiming for a shared regulatory framework for suborbital operations across the Atlantic.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralSep 29, 202542a Assemblea ICAO: alla presenza del Viceministro MIT Rixi
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