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IntroducedFAA· Federal Aviation AdministrationProposed RuleFAA-2023-1858

Mitigation Methods for Launch Vehicle Upper Stages on the Creation of Orbital Debris; Withdrawal

Introduced January 15, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗

What This Means

The FAA appears to be withdrawing a rule on mitigation methods for launch vehicle upper stages that create orbital debris, affecting commercial space launch operations.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyFAA · Federal Aviation Administration
DocketFAA-2023-1858
Regulations.gov IDFAA-2023-1858-0045
IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026