U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) This part explains how to apply for a license or experimental permit. These procedures apply to all applications for obtaining a license or permit, transferring a license, and renewing a license or permit. In this part, the term application means either an application in its entirety, or a portion of an application for incremental review and determination in accordance with § 450.33 of this chapter.
(b) Use paragraphs (b)(1) through (7) in the following table to locate specific requirements:
Subject | Part |
---|---|
(1) Obtaining a Launch License ( | 415 |
(2) License to Operate a Launch Site | 420 |
(3) Launch and Reentry of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) ( | 431 |
(4) License to Operate a Reentry Site | 433 |
(5) Reentry of a Reentry Vehicle other than a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) ( | 435 |
(6) Experimental Permits | 437 |
(7) Launch and Reentry License Requirements | 450 |