The Journal of Space Commerce

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Budget Reconciliation Bill Contains Space Launch Fees

If Approved, FAA Would Begin Collecting Feel Next Year

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Tom Patton
Jun 18, 2025
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The text of both the House and Senate versions of the Budget Reconciliation Bill, also known as the "Big Beautiful Bill", contains a provision to begin charging space companies a fee for launching rockets next year. According to the Senate text of the bill, starting in 2026, the Secretary of Transportation would impose fees on each space launch or reent…

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