Space Regulatory Glossary Filing Types
Launch License
- An authorization issued by the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) permitting a commercial entity to conduct launch or reentry operations from U.S. territory or by U.S. citizens abroad.
- Under Part 450, a single license can cover both launch and reentry operations across multiple sites, replacing the legacy system of separate vehicle-type-specific authorizations.
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