9 Oct
2004
9 Oct
'04
10:35 p.m.
Brent Watson wrote:
The FAA already regulates private and commercial space flight. There is a part of 14 CFR that specifically addresses it. Remeber, Mojave had to be licensed as a spaceport by the FAA.
Brent
True, but at this point they are being treated more like "homebuilders" which get a lot less snoopervision by government that those involved in commercial operations. Of course once companies like Virgin Galactic (http://www.virgingalactic.com ) come on line there will certainly be much more regulation. Not necessarily a bad thing, provided the regulators know what they are doing. Patrick p.s. Thanks to Chuck for starting this thread. It's been fun.