Polaris Intelligence
Polaris
Intelligence
AboutNational IntelligenceOrganizationsProductsMissionsSpacecraftConstellationsForecastsLatest Information
Explore
© Polaris Intelligence 2026Admin

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

US
gov civilFounded 1958
Washington, United States
Admin Edit

All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

SpaceX filed a new launch schedule with the Federal Aviation Administration that included a first available window opening at 3:38 a.m. on Wednesday, 2024-09-04.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralSep 8, 2024UPDATE: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn no-go on Monday potential new launch date

SpaceX made a return-to-flight request on 2024-08-29 and the FAA approved that request on 2024-08-30.

Mentioned as: faaTechnical ProductAug 31, 2024SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 launches after brief FAA grounding

The Federal Aviation Administration announced late on 2024-08-30 that it would allow Falcon 9 launches to resume while the investigation into the 2024-08-28 anomaly continues.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipAug 31, 2024SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 launches after brief FAA grounding

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a halt in Falcon 9 launches on 2024-08-28 to investigate potential public safety implications of the failed landing.

Mentioned as: the federal aviation administrationTechnical ProductAug 31, 2024SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 launches after brief FAA grounding

SpaceX is planning a 2024-07-23 launch of a batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation pending FAA approval.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 22, 2024SpaceX is ready to begin launches with a July 23 Starlink smallsat Group 10-4 launch

The Federal Aviation Administration received a request from SpaceX on Monday, 2024-07-15, to continue launching Falcon 9 flights during the investigation into the 2024-07-11 Starlink 9-3 failure.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipJul 22, 2024SpaceX is ready to begin launches with a July 23 Starlink smallsat Group 10-4 launch

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) developed and launched the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) in 2003.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 22, 2024Staying on course: The vital role of GPS backup systems

The proposed regulation by the FAA requires non-governmental launch providers to submit an Orbital Debris Assessment Plan for launches above 150 kilometers.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The FAA will need to approve SpaceX's report on the Falcon 9 investigation before launches can resume.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative PlanJul 15, 2024When a workhorse falters

The FAA's authority does not explicitly include on-orbit regulation of debris under Title 51, Chapter 509.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on September 26, 2023.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

Spent upper stages released during launch or reentry must be regulated under the FAA's proposed rule.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The FAA is attempting to use a section of its authority to assert regulatory power over orbital debris.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

With the Chevron Deference overturned, the FCC and FAA may face legal challenges to their regulatory interpretations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The Federal Aviation Administration will require and approve an investigation into the Falcon 9 upper-stage anomaly and must approve SpaceX’s final report including any corrective actions.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative PlanJul 12, 2024Starlink satellites lost on Falcon 9 upper stage failure

The Teal 2 is both Blue UAS Certified and FAA Remote ID approved.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 12, 2024Red Cat to acquire FlightWave Aerospace Systems

George Nield, the former head of the FAA’s commercial space office, flew on New Shepard in 2022.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipJun 7, 2024Space tourism dreams live on

The FAA’s updated license for Starship made no major changes to how SpaceX would conduct the 2024-06-06 launch but was required for the mission to proceed.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 6, 2024Starship survives reentry during fourth test flight

The fourth flight test of Starship could launch as soon as 2024-06-05 pending an updated Federal Aviation Administration license and regulatory approval.

Mentioned as: federal aviation administrationNarrative GrowthJun 1, 2024SpaceX’s Flight 4 of Starship now scheduled for June 6

SpaceX plans the fourth flight test of Starship to occur on 2024-06-05 pending an updated Federal Aviation Administration license and regulatory approval.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative PlanMay 30, 2024SpaceX Starship still on schedule for fourth flight test June 5
Page8of44