AFSPCI10-1215 — Support To Faa-licensed Space Launch Activities

AFSPCI10-1215 governs Air Force support for FAA-licensed commercial and non-federal space launch activities.

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  • Publication number: AFSPCI10-1215
  • Title: SUPPORT TO FAA-LICENSED SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES
  • Date: 2013-09-11

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It assigns responsibilities for headquarters, Air Force, and space wing organizations involved in launch support. It requires support agreements, environmental coordination, and policy for pricing, costing, safety, and commercial space operations.

Applies to: It applies to all activities that support the commercial space launch industry at Headquarters Air Force Space Command (HQ AFSPC), 14th Air Force, 30th Space Wing and 45th Space Wing.

Topics covered

  • FAA-licensed space launch support
  • Commercial Space Operations Support Agreements
  • Space Operations Support Agreements
  • Environmental actions
  • Commercial space pricing and costing
  • Commercial space launch safety

Questions and answers

Does AFSPCI10-1215 cover return-to-flight activities or launch scheduling?

Activities, procedures, and requirements pertaining to return to flight or launch scheduling are not addressed in this instruction. (paragraph 2)

How extensively must commercial space launch activities be supported?

Commercial space launch activities will be supported to the fullest extent possible IAW established guidance. (paragraph 1)

How long are CSOSAs and SOSAs valid?

CSOSAs and SOSAs are valid for a five-year period from A3 execution. (paragraph 4)

What policy must HQ AFSPC/FM develop?

HQ AFSPC/FM will develop policy and guidance to implement Air Force pricing and costing policies for commercial and non-federal space launch activities. (paragraph 7)

What must the 30 SW and 45 SW do for commercial and non-federal customers?

The 30 SW and 45 SW will support commercial and non-federal customers to the fullest extent allowed by current policy and law.

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