1. Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation IAF Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee COMSTAC RLV Working Group Brooke Owens FAA/AST October 28, 2009

2. 2 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 2 Review: What is the IAF? The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is an international non-governmental and non-profit organization that encourages the advancement of knowledge about space and the development and application of space assets for the benefit of humanity. The IAF is composed of 199 space agencies, space companies, societies, associations and institutes from nearly 50 countries. COMSTAC member organizations that also belong IAF include (NGC, LMC, ATK, AIAA, Boeing,)

3. 3 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 3 Review: What is the IAC? Every year since 1951, the Federation (IAF) together with its associates, the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), has organized the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The Congress constitutes the most well-known IAF activity and it is hosted by rotating member countries to advance the goals of the IAF.

4. 4 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 4 Review: IAF Technical Committees The 20+ IAF Technical Committees are powerful sources of knowledge. They are composed of space experts and visionaries which discuss and anticipate the evolution of space activities. They also handle paper selection for the IACs and thus contribute to the design of the technical program of the Congress.

5. 5 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 5 FAA/AST Involvement with the IAF Daejeon, South Korea – October 2009 –Dr. Nield participated in a plenary panel discussion with Mark Sirangelo (Sierra Nevada) and Will Whitehorn (Virgin Galactic) entitled “Civilian Access to Space – Spaceflight for Mankind” –John Sloan chaired first meeting of the Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee. Brooke Owens served as the Associate to the Chair. –Ken Davidian presented two papers, “Definition of the Promotion Role of the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation” and “Introduction of the AIAA Commercial Space Group.” –Brooke Owens presented a paper on “Instant Access: The Uncommon Union of New Media & Spaceflight.” Glasgow, Scotland – October 2008 –Dr. Nield presented paper entitled, “The Origin and Practice of U.S. Commercial Human Space Flight Regulation, –AST support staff also attended Misc. –FAA/AST became an IAF member and established the Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee in 2008 –AST Staff are now members of Young Professionals Program. Space Economy, Entrepreneurship and Investment Committee, and the Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committees –AST staff attended annual IAC planning meetings in Paris (Spring, 2009)

6. 6 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 6 IAF Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee (CSSC) The purpose of the committee is to identify and discuss issues on safety and regulations related to international commercial space transportation Goal is not to create regulations or standards but rather to exchange information between international players Chaired by AST –Co-Chaired by Spaceport Sweden & Virgin Galactic –First meeting at IAC in Daejeon, South Korea October 2009 –Papers for 2010 IAC in Prague http://www.iafastro.org/index.php?id=1015

7. 7 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 7 CSSC 1 st Meeting Held 1 st meeting in Daejeon, South Korea –Chaired by John Sloan on 11 October 2009 –17 attendees from 7 countries Positive meeting International interest is strong No major changes to the charter Term “interoperability” accepted as a key premise

8. 8 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 8 Attendees* *Commercial Spaceflight Federation sent a statement which was read by Jonathan Hofeller (SpaceX).

9. 9 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 9 Technical Session Generally run by various committees Three hours in length Various formats Prague - 2010 –A split session was proposed with papers and dialogue that would generate issues the committee would pursue –The selection of sessions that all IAC delegates can attend for 2010 is very competitive –If not 2010, then 2011 in South Africa

10. 10 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 10 2010 Proposal This session, the first by this new IAF committee, will provide greater insight into existing policy structures, processes, and identify issues relevant to the goals of the CSSC. Two categories of papers will be solicited in the Call For Papers for the CSSC technical session: –Framework Papers –Case Study Papers Panel discussion of cases studies (both industry and government perspectives)

11. 11 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 11 Next Meetings Committee & Potential Paper Selection –March, 2009, Paris Committee & Potential Tech Session –September, 2009, Prague

12. 12 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 12 Questions? John Sloan, FAA/AST International Program Lead 202-267-7989 john.sloan@faa.govjohn.sloan@faa.gov Brooke Owens, FAA/AST International Specialist 202-493-4468 brooke.owens@faa.govbrooke.owens@faa.gov AST Website: ast.faa.gov IAF Website: www.iafastro.org

13. 13 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 13 Thank You!

14. 14 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 14 IAF Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee (CSSC) Safety and regulatory policy issues related to commercial robotic and human spaceflight. The committee will entertain unmanned concepts as they relate to the development of commercial human systems or on a case by case basis. The committee shall: –Identify common needs and issues –Share efficiencies –Develop opportunities to advance best practices to maximize safety and international compatibility for commercial human spaceflight endeavors

15. 15 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 15 Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee The Committee shall collaborate and cooperate as appropriate with the following IAF committees and various others on an as needed basis. Human Space Endeavors Committee Space Exploration Committee Space Systems Committee Space Transportation Committee

16. 16 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 16 Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee Membership Roster Organization – Country/Region European Space Agency (ESA) -Europe Russian Space Agency* Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) –Japan* Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) – Australia* British National Space Centre - United Kingdom Canadian Space Agency - Canada Rocketplane Global - USA XCOR Aerospace –USA* Armadillo Aerospace - USA Spaceport America – USA* Mojave Air & Space Port – USA* SpaceX – USA* Orbspace Engineering - Austria Atmospheric Reentry Association – France* Space Horizon - Netherlands Organization – Country/Region Personal Spaceflight Federation -USA International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) – international Boeing Corporation - USA George Washington University – USA* International Space University - international Swedish Transport Agency, Aviation Department – Sweden* European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - Europe CNES – France* Singapore Economic Development Board – Singapore* Aeroports de Catalunya -Spain Orbital Sciences –USA* Lockheed Martin Corporation - USA European Aviation Safety Agency - international German Aerospace Center (DLR) – Germany* * Denotes “invited”

17. 17 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 17 Potential topics include Integration of space and air traffic Harmonization of international space travel regulations Regulation of suborbital point-to-point and/or intercontinental space travel Laws and policies in space for private citizens, companies Medical issues for orbital space flight participants and crew (jointly with another committee) Spaceports and common approaches

18. 18 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 18

19. 19 Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation October 2009 19 Commercial Spaceflight Federation Statement “The Commercial Spaceflight Federation and its members support this [FAA’s] regulatory regime because it encourages the development and continuous improvement of commercial human spaceflight while protecting the public at large from day one.” “The Commercial Spaceflight Safety Committee will serve as a forum to exchange information among industry participants and governments worldwide regarding the development of commercial human spaceflight systems, policies, and regulations. We look forward to working with you to support the development of this new and exciting industry to benefit all humankind.”