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The White House and Office of Space Commerce have acknowledged the complexity of space governance, leading to the development of adaptive forms of governance, including the COSMOSIS framework, which provides a holistic approach to space law and governance. This shift in approach is expected to have major implications for the broader aerospace industry.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a waiver of certain environmental regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries, aiming to streamline the licensing process amidst growing demand for launch services. This move has sparked criticism from conservation and tribal groups, who argue that it may have significant environmental implications.
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US Department of Transportation Proposes Exemption of Commercial Space Launch Licensing from Environmental Regulations
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SpaceX Conducts Secretive Starfall Reentry Demo Mission
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SpaceX to Launch Debut Mission of Starfall Reentry Capsule on June 23
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