14 CFR Part 460
25 sections · 4 subparts · Amended 2026-09-15
HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Authority51 U.S.C. 50901-50923.
SourceDocket No. FAA-2005-23449, 71 FR 75632, Dec. 15, 2006, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart A— Launch and Reentry with Crew 11 sections
- § 460.1 Scope.
- § 460.3 Applicability.
- § 460.5 Crew qualifications and training.
- § 460.7 Operator training of crew.
- § 460.9 Informing crew of risk.
- § 460.11 Environmental control and life support systems.
- § 460.13 Smoke detection and fire suppression.
- § 460.15 Human factors.
- § 460.17 Verification program.
- § 460.19 Crew waiver of claims against U.S. Government.
- § 460.20-460.40 -460.40 [Reserved]
Subpart B— Launch and Reentry with a Space Flight participant 7 sections
Subpart C— Launch and Reentry with a Government Astronaut with a Safety-Critical Role 4 sections
Subpart D— Launch and Reentry with a Government Astronaut Without a Safety-Critical Role 3 sections
Related Advisory Circulars 1 current · 0 cancelled
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