The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reviewed the factors that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considers as part of its licensing of commercial
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Category: Space traffic management
Nations sign ESA’s Zero Debris Charter
Twelve nations signed the Zero Debris Charter at the European Space Agency (ESA)/European Union Space Council on May 22, solidifying their commitment to the long-term
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UK launches National Space Operations Centre and regulatory review
UK Science Minister Andrew Griffith and Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge visited UK Space Command at RAF High Wycombe on 16 May to officially launch
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SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by UK Civil Aviation Authority
SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a range control licence by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to enable the company to provide a number of safety
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US Space Force extends space domain awareness partnership with L3Harris
L3Harris Technologies has received an award of option year five of the Maintenance Of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) programme. The contract, worth up
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Europe delays space traffic management law
The European Space Law has been delayed, European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton has said. The proposed law would set rules on space
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NOAA selects Parsons as integrator for space traffic coordination system
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the award of a USD15.5 million contract to Parsons Corporation for system integration and
Read more“FAA faces personnel challenges in extending space flight regulatory oversight” – GAO report
The US Federal Aviation Administration is preparing for expanded oversight of human spaceflight by working with industry to develop future regulations and building FAA’s workforce
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Launch and re-entry approvals among FAA Commercial Space Conference topics – Feb 21-22
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting the Commercial Space Conference on 21-22 February 2024 in partnership with the Commercial Spaceflight Federation. This year’s theme
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UK CAA seeks applicants to join innovation advisory services team
The UK Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) is looking for an Innovation Services Specialist, to join the expanding advisory services team. Acting as an Innovation Specialist
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