The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Industry Calls for Extension of the FAA 'Learning Period' for Human Spaceflight

SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic Testify Before Senate Subcommittee

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Tom Patton
Oct 20, 2023
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At a hearing Wednesday before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, representatives from the three companies participating in human spaceflight all called for an extension of the human spaceflight 'learning period' that is set to expire on January 1, 2024.

“AST is simply not in a position to effectively …

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