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SPACE LAW PART 2: This part of the post is taken from 14 CFR Parts 450, 420, & 433 as well as a summary of FCC regulations re satellites
Part 450 LAUNCH AND REENTRY LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
14 CFR PART 450 sets forth, among other things, scope of a vehicle operator license, a key concept.
In conjunction with licensing, it provides an integrated definition of scope of launch and scope of reentry as well as compliance requirements for and payload determinations for the enumerated classes of payloads including safety reviews. This also includes small satellites below.
On March 17, 2026, FAA announced by press release that it would Streamline Commercial Space License Approvals under Part 450 in support of American commercial space innovation. https://t.co/RFutUR6W0S
All licensing will now occur under the Part 450 rule, which consolidates four old rules into one.
For five years, the old and new regulations were in effect simultaneously to provide a transition period for operators to obtain a Part 450 license.
Part 450 reduces the number of times an operator needs an FAA license approval and allows one license for a portfolio of operations, different vehicle configurations and mission profiles, and even multiple launch and reentry sites.
Attached is a bar chart of the number of licensed launches to date. Look at SpaceX!!! cf to others.
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Part 450 SMALL SATELLITE OPERATOR & FCC PROVISIONS
450.43 Payload review and determination.
General. If applicable, the FAA issues a favorable payload determination for a launch or reentry to a license applicant or payload owner or operator if—(1) The applicant, payload owner, or payload operator has obtained all required licenses, authorizations, and permits; and (2) Its launch or reentry would not jeopardize public health and safety, safety of property, U.S. national security or foreign policy interests, or international obligations of the United States.
(b) Relationship to other executive agencies. The FAA does not make a determination under paragraph (a)(2) of this section for—(1) Those aspects of payloads that are subject to regulation by the Federal Communications Commission or the Department of Commerce; or (2) Payloads owned or operated by the U.S. Government.
The payload owner/operator may also apply for the determination.
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FCC Small Satellite and Small Spacecraft Licensing Process
https://t.co/h62FcAxDUU
In 2019, the FCC created an alternative, optional application process for small satellites and spacecraft with non-Earth orbit missions in its Report and Order on Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites (IB Docket No. 18-86; FCC 19-18). This process enables small satellite and spacecraft applicants to take advantage of an easier application process with lower application fees, generally shorter processing times, forbearance from the performance bond requirement for one year, and exemption from processing round rules.
The Order sets forth qualifying characteristics generally relating to size, duration, radio frequency, operational debris and collision risk.
The applicant must provide a demonstration that the satellite operations can share spectrum with current and future operators. This usually involves a demonstration, for example, that the satellites are communicating with a limited number of earth stations or otherwise have limited spectrum use.
Streamlined Small Spacecraft Licensing
This process is also adopted for small spacecraft with planned non-Earth orbiting missions, such as commercial lunar missions. Applicants for these missions are exempt from several of the characteristics, but are subject to others:
In addition to the specifying compliance with the qualifying criteria, applicants for small satellite license or grant of market access must provide the following:
An overall description of system facilities, operations, and services and an explanation of how uplink frequency bands would be connected to downlink frequency bands;
Public interest considerations in support of grant;
A description of means by which requested spectrum could be shared with both current and future operators, (e.g., how ephemeris data will be shared, antenna design, earth station geographic locations) thereby not materially constraining other operations in the requested frequency band(s);
For space stations with any means of maneuverability, including both active and passive means, a description of the design and operation of maneuverability and deorbit systems, and a description of the anticipated evolution over time of the orbit of the proposed satellite or satellites.
In any instances where spacecraft capable of having crew aboard will be located at or below the deployment orbital altitude of the space station seeking a license, a description of the design and operational strategies that will be used to avoid in-orbit collision with such crewed spacecraft shall be furnished at time of application.
Other information is required as described in the Part 25 Space Station Checklist.
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SPACEPORTS: LAUNCH SITES AND REENTRY SITES
An updated FAA spaceport chart from Mar 2025 is posted separately
14 CFR PART 420—sets forth the regulations to obtain a LICENSE TO OPERATE A LAUNCH SITE (Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923 Docket No. FAA-1999-5833, 65 FR 62861, Oct. 19, 2000, unless otherwise noted)
Part 420 prescribes the information and demonstrations that must be provided to the FAA as part of a license application, the bases for license approval, license terms and conditions, and post-licensing requirements with which a licensee shall comply to remain licensed. 420 also contains definitions such as liquid propellants, safety, environmental, and other terms and conditions such as agreements with the Coast Guard and FAA, scheduling, handling of mishaps, and distance requirements.
Requirements for preparing a license application are contained in part 413 of this subchapter.
14 CFR PART 433—sets forth the regulations to obtain a LICENSE TO OPERATE A REENTRY SITE (Authority:51 U.S.C. 50901-50923, Docket No. FAA-1999-5535, 65 FR 56665, Sept. 19, 2000, unless otherwise noted.)
Section 433.3 Issuance of a license to operate a reentry site. (a) The FAA issues a license to operate a reentry site when it determines that an applicant's operation of the reentry site does not jeopardize public health and safety, the safety of property, U.S. national security or foreign policy interests, or international obligations of the United States.
A license to operate a reentry site authorizes the licensee to offer use of the site to support reentry of a reentry vehicle for which the three-sigma footprint of the vehicle upon reentry is wholly contained within the site. The regs specify compliance with NEPA, first an EA, then an EIS or CE as appropriate.

🛰️🌍 Análisis estratégicos, networking especializado y acceso directo al dinámico ecosistema europeo de #smallsatellites marcan estos días la participación de las empresas españolas en la Misión Directa organizada por @ICEX_ a la feria @SmallSat Alliance 2026, que se celebra en #Ámsterdam (Países Bajos). Una cita clave en la que están participando 20 #empresas españolas para impulsar la colaboración internacional, detectar nuevas oportunidades de negocio y reforzar el posicionamiento de España en la nueva economía #aeroespacial europea.
🚀 🇪🇸 ICEX y la Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en La Haya, junto con la colaboración del Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad e Innovación @GVAivace +i (@generalitat Valenciana), se están reuniendo con el ecosistema europeo #NewSpace, para fortalecer la colaboración y la autonomía tecnológica europea, bajo la marca “Spain Space”.
🇪🇸🛰️ Las empresas españolas participantes en la feria están teniendo un papel destacado en distintos paneles e intervenciones, poniendo en valor la solidez, innovación y diversidad del sector espacial español. La misión cuenta también con la participación del director de la @aee_gob, Juan Carlos Cortés, reforzando el compromiso institucional con el impulso y la proyección internacional de la industria espacial nacional.
La industria española
🏆 España cuenta con un ecosistema espacial completo y altamente especializado, con empresas presentes en toda la cadena de valor del sector: desde el diseño y fabricación de satélites y lanzadores hasta servicios de observación de la Tierra, navegación y comunicaciones.
📈 Crecimiento de doble dígito: en 2025 alcanza los 1.500 M€ de facturación anual, un +15% que el año anterior.
🔬Infraestructuras de referencia internacional como @INTA, ESAC o el Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC).
👩🚀Genera alrededor de 7.000 empleos directos altamente cualificados. Así, el sector se posiciona como uno de los grandes motores de innovación tecnológica en España.
🛰️ Grandes compañías como GMV, Alén Space, Indra Group, @Airbus o Sener, junto a #startups y pymes innovadoras, impulsan uno de los sectores tecnológicos con mayor proyección internacional.
🌍 El espacio ya forma parte de sectores clave como la meteorología, el transporte, la agricultura, la seguridad, las telecomunicaciones o la gestión del territorio.🔹
En 2027 ICEX participará en esta feria con un #PabellónEspaña.
Empresas participantes en la Misión Directa a la feria SmallSat 2026 de Ámsterdam (Países Bajos):
@aee_gob
@aimplas · Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico
Alén Space
@anteral_space
Arkadia Space
ARQUIMEA Space, Science and Defense
AVS
CITD Engineering & Technologies
DHV Technology
EMXY
ESPAI AERO COMUNITAT VALENCIANA
FENTISS
@Gradiant
@integrasys Group
LANZO Batteries
LOFITH Composites
MADES
OCCAM Space
SATLANTIS
@uarxspace
Equipo ICEX: Lucía Bilyk

🛰️ Still thinking about it? This is your sign.
Step up, submit your proposal, and lead something that actually matters in the space sector.
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/QvXhX9UcHD
#SGAC #SmallSatellites #YourMission #YourImpact #SpaceLeadership

🚀 INTEGRASYS is heading to SSSIF 2026!
Join us Feb 17–19 at Booth C06, Hotel NH Málaga to explore smallsat innovation with Alvaro Sanchez, Pedro Ruiz & Alvaro Lopez.
#SSSIF2026 #SmallSatellites #SpaceInnovation #Networking #INTEGRASYS #SpaceData #FutureOfSatellites

Signal-processing system enhancements for HANBIT-Nano... Read more: https://t.co/tPfUccHsQ2
@innospacecorp #HANBITNano #SPACEWARD #commercialflight #integration #Space #lowEarthorbit #smallsatellites

A new milestone for our team. ETRISat, the satellite we developed for South Korea’s ETRI, is complete… and ready for launch 🛰️
The 6U CubeSat is already in South Korea awaiting lift-off aboard the Nuri (KSLV-II) rocket.
🔗 https://t.co/jKclcQw14Q
#SmallSatellites

Only 12 days until Space Tech Expo Europe 2025!
From 18 to 20 November, ou team will be at @SpaceTechExpoEU, one of the leading events connecting Europe’s space supply chain. Find us at Booth C45.
Let's connect:
🔗 https://t.co/JKb1AOuLRx
#SpaceTechExpo #SmallSatellites

Meet us at #SmallSat25 !
We are excited to announce that Pale Blue is exhibiting at Small Satellite Conference!
📍 Booth #1832
🇺🇸 Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
🗓️ August 10-13, 2025
#SmallSatelliteConference #SmallSat #SmallSatellites

First Test Launch of Eris Rocket seen as major milestone... Read more: https://t.co/uS9ClIhpip
@GilmourSpace #FirstTest #RocketLaunch #ErisRocket #Australia #orbitalrocket #milestone #smallsatellites #technology

2 Indian-origin students selected for internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab https://t.co/cJiRdkvUa1
#NASAInternship #JPL #IndianOriginSuccess #ShivamDesai #TaranJohn #SpaceInnovation #NewZealandSpaceAgency #MarsMission #SmallSatellites #ProudIndians #AerospaceFuture #IndianDiaspora
🛰️ The #SpaceSymposium is officially undeway! We are on site in Colorado Springs (USA), taking part in one of the most important global gatherings for the #space industry. If you’re attending, stop by the @ICEX_ Spain Space (booth 512). Let’s talk!
#SpaceTech #SmallSatellites

Yesterday marked the last day at #SSSIF2025! Mariella Graziano delivered an insightful talk on From Moon to Mars at 15:30, closing out an incredible event.
#SpaceInnovation #SmallSatellites @SSSIForum

Ayer fue el último día en el #SSSIF2025. Mariella Graziano participó en la sesión «From Moon to Mars» a las 15:30, poniendo el broche de oro a este gran evento.
#SpaceInnovation #SmallSatellites @SSSIForum

🛰️ Wrapping up an exciting #SSSIF2025! As the event comes to an end, we want to thank the @SSSIForum for bringing the industry together in Málaga, Spain.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth—see you at the next #NewSpace gathering!
#SmallSatellites #SpaceTech

✨🚀This week, LANZO Batteries is attending the @SSSIForum in Málaga.
🧑🚀Visit our stand and meet Jesus Marcos and Diego Martínez.
📅18-20 / 2
📍Hotel NH Málaga
#SSSIF2025 #SpaceTech #Innovation #SmallSatellites #LANZObatteries

🌌Just 5 days to go for the @SSSIForum.
🗓️ February 18-20
📍 NH Hotel Málaga, Spain
👥 Álvaro Sánchez, Pedro A. Ruiz, and José M. Sánchez
Hear our CEO talk on the future of #SmallSatellites and connect with our experts.🌟
#SSSIF2025 #Innovation
GMV is proud to be the Platinum sponsor of the #SSSIF2025 in Málaga next week!
Visit us at booth A05 and catch our team in various sessions sharing cutting-edge insights into the future of space tech.
Learn more: https://t.co/dOVAOEUdkI
#SpaceInnovation #SmallSatellites

Málaga will be soon the European capital of #smallsatellites where giants of the sector will join @SSSIForum to discover its latest uses and tech.
@NASA @esa @EjercitoAire @aee_gob @infoGMV_es @PLD_Space @Airbus #Sener #OCCAMSpace will be there. Are you going to miss #SSSIF2025 ?

📢 Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: February 15, 2025 📢 🛰️ Join the small satellite community at the 15th IAA Symposium on May 4-8, 2025, in Berlin! Explore tech, share insights on Earth & Moon observation, and network with experts. #SmallSatellites #IAA #EarthObservation
https://t.co/9F3PS6eagw

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