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FAA Considers Waiving Environmental Rules for Space Launches

Updated 2026-07-28 21:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The FAA is considering waiving environmental rules to expedite launch approvals for SpaceX and Blue Origin. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need to streamline regulations to boost space industry competitiveness.

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CNBC

SpaceX, Blue Origin could get quicker launch approval under FAA move to waive environmental rules

"America won the first Space Race, and we can do it again — but only if we get government red tape out of the way," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

2026-07-28 21:14 UTC

MarketWatch

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