Launch or Reentry Operator

A launch or reentry operator license authorizes you to conduct launches or reentries from one launch or reentry site within a range of operational parameters of launch or reentry vehicles from the same family of vehicles transporting specified classes of payloads or performing specified activities. A launch or reentry operator license will allow an operator to perform multiple launches or reentries of the same or similar type.

Other Information

License Application

Duration of License

5 years from issue date

Authority

14 CFR Parts 401, 406, 413, 415, and 417

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Tied to Business

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Extensive reporting to the FAA on launch equipment, site, and preparations before and after with approvals required along many steps. including pre-application consultation, policy review and approval, safety review and approval, environmental review, and compliance monitoring.

Licensing Authority

Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Commercial Space Transportation
Licensing and Evaluation Division
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591-

Occupational Information

Aerospace Engineers

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.