Federal Register #2026-07789

FAA User Fees for Space Launch and Reentry Licensing and Permitting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced the implementation of user fees for commercial space launch and reentry licensing and permitting. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Notice: - Applies to all commercial space vehicle operators seeking FAA licenses or permits for launch and reentry - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; policy is industry-wide - Products/Services Requested: - Assessment and collection of user fees for space launch and reentry licensing and permitting - Fees are calculated based on payload weight for each launch or reentry - Operators must provide payload weight information at least 60 days before each mission - Payment is due within 30 days of fee notification - Unique Requirements: - User fees are mandated by statute and apply regardless of explicit contract terms - Terms and conditions for fee assessment and collection will be included in all new licenses and permits - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FAA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591

Description

This notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the imposition of user fees for commercial space launch and reentry licensing and permitting, as required by statute. The fees are based on the weight of the payload for each launch or reentry conducted under a license or permit issued under section 50904. The FAA will assess and collect these fees starting in 2026, with operators required to provide payload weight information at least 60 days prior to each mission. Payment is due within 30 days of fee notification issuance.

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