Safe Integration of Commercial Space Operations into the U.S. National Airspace System and Beyond
The last few years have borne witness to an incredible feat—the coming of age of commercial spaceflight. This follow-up to our 2018 paper further explores the operational integration of commercial space into the national airspace system and beyond, particularly in the area of oceanic air traffic management. This vision will address the evolution from today’s manual, segregated operations to a future that is highly integrated. By working together, the aviation and space communities have the opportunity to mutually benefit from investments in our national airspace infrastructure.