Insights on commercial space compliance, regulatory technology, and the infrastructure supporting FAA's LEAP vision.
Thirty-nine years after Challenger, the aerospace industry is fundamentally transformed. Yet the lessons of organizational failure remain devastatingly relevant as we scale to monthly launch cadences. How did Challenger reshape commercial space regulation, and why does institutional memory still matter?
The March 10, 2026 deadline is approaching faster than most operators appreciate. This guide provides a systematic approach for operators currently holding legacy licenses to plan and execute their Part 450 transition.
What data you must capture, store, and be able to reproduce. Under Part 450, telemetry data isn't just a byproduct of operations—it's regulatory evidence that your FTS performed as designed.
The command and telemetry links connecting your ground systems to your vehicle are attack surfaces. As commercial space operations scale, the security of these links is no longer an afterthought.