UK Airspace Regulator Expands Purview Into Space

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Credit: European Space Agency
LONDON–The UK’s aviation regulator and its air accident investigation organization have had their purview extended into orbit after legislation for space launch was given final approval. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is now the UK’s space regulator and will award licenses to UK-based or...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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