Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA-2026-9736
RFI for Siting New Spaceports and Use of Priority Airspace for Critical Space Launch Corridors
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
FAA-2026-9736
NAICS
927110, 541690, 541330, 541620
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking industry and public input to inform future policy and infrastructure for U.S. commercial space transportation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Purpose: - Request for Information (RFI) to support the 2026 National Space Transportation Policy (NSTP) - Focused on siting new spaceports and developing priority airspace corridors for space launches - Requested Input: - Strategic criteria for selecting new spaceport locations - Reasons for underutilization of existing commercial spaceports - Information on previously proposed sites (e.g., Spaceport Shiloh in Florida, Camden Spaceport in Georgia, Puerto Rico Spaceport, space launch rigs) - Suggestions for potential new spaceport sites - Considerations for developing priority airspace corridors to increase launch cadence and safety - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on geography, logistics, safety, public-private partnerships, environmental concerns, and integration with national airspace - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are mentioned; the RFI is for information gathering only
Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public and industry input on siting new spaceports and the development and use of priority airspace for critical space launch corridors. This Request for Information (RFI) supports the 2026 National Space Transportation Policy (NSTP) and aims to identify potential locations for additional launch facilities and designate priority airspace to support increased launch cadence. The RFI invites detailed responses on strategic criteria for spaceport siting, underutilization of existing spaceports, potential new locations, and considerations for critical space launch corridors. Comments are requested by October 26, 2026.