Trump signed an executive order aimed at easing regulations governing commercial rocket launches, instructing the transportation secretary to expedite environmental reviews for FAA launch licenses. The order aims to eliminate outdated or overly restrictive rules, claiming that inefficient processes limit investment and innovation for US companies in global space markets. This order could potentially benefit companies like SpaceX, even amid criticism from environmental groups who argue it threatens people and wildlife through increased rocket launches that pose risks.
"Inefficient permitting processes discourage investment and innovation, limiting the ability of US companies to lead in global space markets," the executive order reads.
Environmental groups have criticized Trump's moves to deregulate commercial spaceflight. "This reckless order puts people and wildlife at risk from private companies launching giant rockets that often explode and wreak devastation on surrounding areas," Jared Margolis said.
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