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Read the highlights from the May 2005 LOSWG meeting discussing goals, conclusions, actions, and future plans for the commercial space industry. Find out about the significant issues that may impact spaceport operations and safety policies.
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LAUNCH OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT WORKING GROUP(LOSWG) 25 MAY 2005 MEETING REPORT
LOSWG • First Meeting Since May 2004 • Meeting Objectives • Assess the Level of Interest • Close/Report Outstanding Actions • Explore/Brainstorm Issues Relevant/Worthy of LOSWG Attention • Revitalize LOSWG as Appropriate
LOSWG • 17 in Attendance • Only 5 Non-FAA/AST • 2 State Spaceports • 1 USAF • 2 Non-public • No Commercial Launch Industry Participants (Non-COMSTAC)
LOSWG • Conclusions • LOSWG Remains an Important Forum to Elicit Commercial Space Industry Concerns for Use in Advising FAA/AST • There Were No Outstanding Issues Requiring Resolution in the LOSWG • Several New Issues Were Identified That Will Have Significant Impact on Range/Spaceport Operations and the Regulatory and Safety Policy Environment
LOSWG • Actions • Appoint a Permanent Chair • Frame the Newly Identified Issues as Problem Statements to be Addressed by LOSWG • Identify/Invite Participation by Key Contributors • Report Progress at October Meeting