The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Commercial Space Astronaut Wings Program Ended by FAA

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Tom Patton
Dec 13, 2021
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With the advent of the commercial space tourism era, starting in 2022, the will now recognize individuals who reach space on its website instead of issuing Commercial Space Astronaut Wings, the agency announced on Friday. Any individual who is on an FAA-licensed or permitted launch and reaches 50 statute miles above the surface of the Earth will be list…

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