President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday easing regulations surrounding commercial rocket launches that industry figures say have slowed innovation and testing.
The order was just one of Trump’s several executive actions on Wednesday afternoon. It directs Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to “eliminate or expedite environmental reviews for launch and reentry licenses and permits ” and to review and eliminate all “outdated” rules concerning space flight vehicles.
Furthermore, the order directs Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to take several steps to bolster domestic space business growth, including moving the Office of Space Commerce from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration directly to the Department of Commerce.
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“The commercial space industry drives economic growth, supports cutting-edge technology, and advances Federal space exploration objectives,” a White House fact sheet
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