Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations
The proposed exemption could streamline the launch licensing process for commercial space operators.
The Department of Transportation is proposing to exempt commercial space launch licensing from many environmental regulations, a move praised by industry but criticized by environmental groups. The post Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations appeared first on SpaceNews.
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