Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NASA have signed an MOU to coordinate standards for human commercial space travel that aims to avoid conflicting requirements and redundant regulations.
NASA's Commercial Crew Program provides technical and financial assistance to foster a U.S.-based commercial capability to launch astronauts safely to the International Space Station (ISS) and other low-Earth-orbit destinations. The FAA's
Office of Commercial Space Transportation seeks to protect the public during the launch and reentry of commercial space vehicles. The agreement establishes policy for operational missions to the space station. Commercial providers will be required to obtain a license from the FAA for public safety. Crew safety and mission assurance will be NASA's responsibility. Learn more and find additional links
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