Commercial Space Transportation Act of 2003

Summary

Commercial Space Transportation Act of 2003 - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008 to the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Extends from December 31, 2004, through December 31, 2009, the commercial space transportation (CST) indemnification program under which the Secretary of Transportation shall pay successful third-party claims against CST licensees, contractors, subcontractors, or transferees for catastrophic losses resulting from licensed space launch activities, to the extent such claims exceed mandatory insurance (including self-insurance) coverage. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress on the need for a distinct regulatory regime for suborbital vehicles taking into account their unique characteristics and purposes.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 24 July 2003

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 24 July 2003

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 24 July 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 June 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 June 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 June 2003

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