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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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Momentus missed the opportunity to launch its first tug Vigoride-1 on SpaceX’s Transporter-1 rideshare mission in January because it could not complete a Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation payload review in time.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipJun 10, 2021Russian co-founders out of Momentus

The Federal Aviation Administration denied Momentus’ payload review for a planned launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-2 mission on 2021-05-11 based on a finding that the launch would jeopardize U.S. national security.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipJun 10, 2021Russian co-founders out of Momentus

The FAA-approved method of compliance (MOC) for legally flying over people is still being finalized.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 9, 2021NUAIR and New York UAS Test Site lead path for safe drone operations over people with Workhorse and AVSS collaboration

The 2021-05-22 flight collected data to be used for the final two verification reports required for the current FAA commercial reusable spacecraft operator’s license.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 31, 2021Virgin Galactic Completes Their Third Human Spaceflight From Spaceport America

The collaboration will ensure that AURA’s services and equipment meet Federal Aviation Administration standards.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 19, 2021NUAIR enhances security and reliability of New York’s drone corridor with integration of AURA’s nationwide communications network

Aevum is pursuing FAA airworthiness certification and commercial space launch licensing for Ravn X.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 18, 2021Aevum says launching satellites will be side gig for cargo-delivery drone

Aevum's Ravn X unmanned aircraft will be used to deliver cargo and launch rockets, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 18, 2021Aevum says launching satellites will be side gig for cargo-delivery drone

Rocket Lab is leading the flight review into the 2021-05-15 anomaly with support from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipMay 17, 2021UPDATE: Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron Launch Anomaly Flight Review Results + First Stage Recovery

The FAA has not provided a schedule for completing the ongoing environmental assessment of Starship/Super Heavy launches from Boca Chica.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 14, 2021SpaceX outlines first orbital Starship test flight

On 2021-05-11, the Federal Aviation Administration denied Momentus’ payload review application for flying its first two tugs on a SpaceX rideshare launch scheduled in June.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 13, 2021Shareholders approve extension of Momentus deal

Woolpert’s FAA Part 107 Waiver 107.29 and FAA Class C airspace authorization enable the firm to deploy UAS to support and advance airport operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 13, 2021Woolpert sets precedent for UAS at airports with nighttime operations, Class C authorization

The purpose of the ADA program is to explore systems, processes, and procedures in varying live operational environments and to provide technical information to the DHS, FAA, and other Federal organizations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 12, 2021Fortem Technologies announces Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with US Department of Homeland Security

Momentus executives were hopeful in 2025-05-05 that the FAA would approve Vigoride-1 and Vigoride-2 for launch in 2025-06-01.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipMay 11, 2021FAA rejects payload review for Momentus

The FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation notified Momentus on 2025-05-10 that it had denied the company’s application for a payload review.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipMay 11, 2021FAA rejects payload review for Momentus

Momentus sought the FAA payload review in order to be part of a SpaceX dedicated rideshare launch scheduled for June 2025.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipMay 11, 2021FAA rejects payload review for Momentus

The Department of Defense concerns led to the FAA failing to grant approval in time for Momentus’ Vigoride-1 tug to launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-1 rideshare mission in January 2025.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipMay 11, 2021FAA rejects payload review for Momentus

Momentus was awaiting a Federal Aviation Administration payload review to allow it to launch its first space tug, Vigoride-1, on a SpaceX rideshare mission in June 2024.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 7, 2021Momentus SPAC merger seeking extension

Viasat received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Ku Advanced in-flight connectivity system on select Bombardier Challenger 600 series business jets.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnical ProductApr 28, 2021Viasat Secures Supplemental Type Certificate Approval to Install In-Flight Connectivity on Select Bombardier Challenger 600-Series Business Jets

Flirtey is completing the FAA’s certification process for its drone technology.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 22, 2021Flirtey implements Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS airspace awareness technology to enable FAA Certification for BVLOS drone delivery operations

Brad Hayden, Robotic Skies’ CEO, was appointed to the FAA Drone Advisory Committee in January 2021.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipApr 22, 2021Robotic Skies drone maintenance firm receives investment from Japan-based DRONE FUND
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