Definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

For the purposes of parts 415, 417, 431, 435, 440, and 460 of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) (ii) Under a permit, launch begins when any pre-flight ground operation at a U.S. launch site meets all of the following criteria: (A) Is closely proximate in time to flight, (B) Entails critical steps preparatory to initiating flight, (C) Is unique to space launch, and (D) Is inherently so hazardous as to warrant the FAA's regulatory oversight. (2) (ii) For launch of an orbital reusable launch vehicle (RLV) with a payload, launch ends after deployment of the payload. For any other orbital RLV, launch ends upon completion of the first sustained, steady-state orbit of an RLV at its intended location. (iii) For a suborbital ELV or RLV launch, launch ends after reaching apogee if the flight includes a reentry, or otherwise after vehicle landing or impact on Earth, and after activities necessary to return the vehicle to a safe condition on the ground. (1) An event that causes a fatality or serious injury (as defined in 49 CFR 830.2) to any person who is not associated with the flight; (2) An event that causes damage estimated to exceed $25,000 to property not associated with the flight that is not located at the launch site or designated recovery area; (3) An unplanned event occurring during the flight of a launch vehicle resulting in the impact of a launch vehicle, its payload or any component thereof: (i) For an expendable launch vehicle, outside designated impact li

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 401.5