Part 450
- Title 14 CFR Part 450, the FAA's streamlined regulatory framework for commercial space launch and reentry operations.
- Adopted in 2020, Part 450 replaced the older Parts 415, 417, 431, and 435 with a single performance-based licensing approach that applies to all vehicle types.
Read: FAA Part 450 — What Operators Need to Know
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