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The Systems Engineering and Training Division (AST-300) defines safety standards for existing and emerging space launch and re-entry systems and sites while defining methods to assure and verify that those standards are met. AST-300 provides regulatory assistance and offers vehicle safety assessments to launch and re-entry license applicants. AST-300 also issues Experimental Permits for Reusable Suborbital Rockets and Safety Approvals. AST-300 is responsible for developing and delivering training in unique aspects of space transportation to AST personnel and providing the other AST divisions with expert consultative support.

Updated: 2:40 pm ET November 17, 2006