Congress Proposes New DOT Administration to Streamline Space Launch Licensing

June 5 – September 26, 2025

House and Senate bills aim to establish a Commercial Space Transportation Administration within the DOT to modernize the licensing process. The legislation mandates a digital tracking system designed to accelerate approvals for space launches and satellite deployments.

Policies— 2 policys

Senate Commerce Committee Eyes LAUNCH Act to Speed Up Space Launch Permits and Cut Red Tape

H.R. 5602

Congress targets faster space launch approvals with online tracking and a new transportation office

S. 1961

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