NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-15-022 to FAA Regarding Commercial Space Operators
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to establish procedures for verifying that commercial space operators are implementing safety mitigations outlined in federal regulation waivers.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to establish procedures for verifying that commercial space operators are implementing safety mitigations outlined in federal regulation waivers.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation A-15-022, identified under reference number DCA15MA019, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive requires the agency to develop and implement specific procedures and guidance to confirm that commercial space operators are actively implementing the mitigations identified in safety-related waivers of federal regulations. Furthermore, the recommendation instructs the FAA to work collaboratively with these operators to determine the effectiveness of those mitigations, particularly as they correspond to hazards contributing to catastrophic outcomes. This action underscores the NTSB's focus on ensuring that regulatory waivers do not compromise critical safety standards for commercial space activities.