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SpaceX, Blue Origin could get quicker launch approval under FAA move to waive environmental rules
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration will waive certain environmental review requirements for commercial space launch operators. The move is intended to reduce approval timelines for companies including SpaceX and Blue Origin. The FAA did not specify which environmental reviews would be affected or provide a timeline for implementation.
