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Safe to Launch

The FAA’s work to support this booming industry and ensure safety of the public – on land, in the air and on the water – is a major undertaking. A key to success is the behind-the-scenes work FAA space transportation safety inspectors perform before flight controllers can say, “We are go for launch.” Here's a look at the top five pre-launch tasks they conduct to keep you safe before every FAA-licensed commercial space launch.
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