Rocketing Past Regulations: The FAA's Plan to Speed Up Commercial Space Launches The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to waive environmental regulations for commercial space rocket launches and reentries.
This move, championed by the Trump administration as a way to boost US dominance in space, raises questions about the balance between innovation and environmental protection.
The proposed rule would exempt certain commercial space licenses and permits from 13 federal laws, including key pieces of environmental legislation like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act.