Tag: FAA

What an FAA Launch License Means and Why the FAA Can Ground a Rocket

The FAA does not certify rockets the way it certifies airliners. It licenses launches to protect the public, and it can halt flights after a mishap until safety questions are answered.

15 hr ago

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Where Does Space Begin? The Karman Line vs the US 50-Mile Line

There is no sharp edge where the air stops. Two lines are in common use, and which one a flight crosses decides whether its passengers count as having reached space.

Oct 29