FAA Seeks Input on Spaceport Sites and Launch-Corridor Airspace
The FAA is requesting public and industry input as it plans for US licensed launches and reentries that could reach 10,000 a year by 2035.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a request for information on potential additional spaceport locations and priority airspace for space launch corridors. The agency is seeking input from the public and industry on both topics.
Key details
- The FAA projects that US-licensed launches and reentries could reach 10,000 annually by 2035.
- Comments on the request are due October 26, 2026.
- Operators currently coordinate Aircraft Hazard Areas with the FAA Air Traffic Organization to protect aircraft during launches.
- The notice says the FAA does not currently use the term “space launch corridor.”
Why it matters
Launch activity requires coordination with air traffic operations to protect aircraft. The FAA’s request invites input on how spaceport locations and priority airspace for launch corridors could be addressed as licensed launch and reentry activity grows.
What happens next
The comment period gives aviation and space industry participants an opportunity to share input before the FAA advances its planning. What airspace priorities should guide future launch corridors?
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