Section 9. Space Support Operations

  1. PURPOSE

This section prescribes policy, and administrative procedures pertaining to launch notification in support of future space missions.

  1. POLICY

FAA NAS Operations, Space Operations (AJR-1800) will support all NASA, DoD and commercial space operations in accordance with written agreements (i.e., letters of agreement) and regulations.

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters.

  1. CLASSIFIED SPACE LAUNCH/REENTRY NOTIFICATION
  1. FAA recognizes that the military has a continuing requirement for periodic space launches/reentry that are classified in nature due to payload and/or mission.
  2. Classified notification procedures must be developed to ensure, to the extent possible, minimal impact on aircraft operations conducted in affected airspace.