The FAA reviews a payload proposed for launch or reentry to determine whether a license applicant or payload owner or operator has obtained all required licenses, authorizations, and permits, unless the payload is exempt from review. Each payload is subject to compliance monitoring by FAA before launch, unless otherwise exempt.

You may submit data related to the policy, safety, and payload review together as a single package or separately.

Procedures for completing the Payload Review are described in 14 CFR Part 415.51-415.63.

Related Documents

Statute

• Commercial Space Launch Act, 51 U.S.C. Ch. 509, §§ 50901-23 (2011)

Guidelines

• Financial Responsibility Requirements as Determined by the Maximum Probable Loss (MPL) Process, 2012 (PDF)

Regulations

• 14 CFR Chapter III Part 440 (PDF) - Commercial Space Transportation Financial Responsibility Requirements for Licensed Launch Activities
• Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch; Final Rule (PDF), August 25, 2006
• Miscellaneous Changes to Commercial Space Transportation Regulations; Final Rule (PDF), August 31, 2006
• 14 CFR Chapter III (PDF) (FAA/AST Regulations)
• 14 CFR Parts 413 and 414 - Safety Approval Final Rule (PDF) August 15, 2006
• 14 CFR Parts 401, 411, 413, 415, and 417 (PDF) - Commercial Space Transportation Licensing Regulations; Final Rule (Effective 6/21/1999)
• 14 CFR Chapter III Parts 400-415 (PDF) - Commercial Space Transportation Licensing Regulations (4/4/1988)

Advisory Circulars

• Advisory Circular (PDF), Part 440 Insurance Conditions, AC 440-1 (11/3/1998)