A ULA Atlas 5 rocket and the NROL-101 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office sit on the pad at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral, Florida, at sunset Nov. 12, 2020. Credit: United Launch Allianc

On Oct. 15, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the much-anticipated update to its rules for rocket safety, which streamline launch and reentry licensing. These clarified rules provide a solid foundation for the commercial rocket launch industry — ensuring that launch companies can understand and follow the rules while keeping critical national infrastructure and American citizens safe when launching.  

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Tory Bruno is the president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance.