Trump administration eyes offshore space launches
Summary
The Trump administration is thinking about permitting space launches and returns from areas off the coast of the United States. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced it is exploring the use of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, which is underwater land near the coast, for space activities.Key Facts
- The Trump administration is reviewing rules for space launches and re-entries near U.S. coastlines.
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a notice about this on a Tuesday.
- The Outer Continental Shelf is an area of submerged land off the U.S. coast.
- BOEM is considering allowing space companies to use these offshore areas for launches.
- Offshore launches would take place beyond the shoreline but still within U.S. jurisdiction.
- This plan could open new locations for spaceflight activity outside of existing land-based launch sites.
- The change aims to expand options for commercial and government space missions.
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