Streamlined Commercial Launch Rules Now in Effect, FAA Says

Streamlined FAA rules for space launch and reentry operations will help ensure launch vehicles "aren’t tethered to the launch pad with red tape and at the same time protect public safety during commercial space operations,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said Monday. The rules took effect Sunday, the agency said. The changes establish a set of licensing and safety regulations for several types of commercial space operations and vehicles, it said.