A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 2015)
Amends commercial space launch licensing requirements.
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue an experimental permit for a particular reusable suborbital rocket (as under current law) or rocket design after a license has been issued for the launch or reentry of a rocket of that design. Declares that any permits already issued shall remain valid for research and development and other specified purposes.
What just happenedFeb 26, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 2015
- Feb 26, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Feb 26, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate