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July 28, 2026
FAA Proposes Waiving Environmental Regulations for Space Launches
- The proposed rule targets 13 environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Air Act.
- This move is expected to benefit companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin amid a surge in commercial space operations.
- The FAA authorized a record 205 commercial space operations in fiscal year 2025, with projections of up to 4,288 over the next decade.
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- SpaceX, Blue Origin could get quicker launch approval under FAA move to waive environmental rulesJul 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM · CNBC
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