ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations 124.15: Apply special controls to satellite and launch-related exports and failure investigations

What does 124.15 require?

Exports of Category XV satellites or related items, or related defense services, for launch in or by nationals of a country that is not a NATO member or major non-NATO ally require a DoD-approved technology transfer control plan and an NSA-approved encryption technology control plan, advance notice to DoD of all meetings with foreign parties with a certification of compliance within 30 days after launch, and DoD monitoring paid for by the U.S. person; U.S. participation in any foreign launch failure investigation needs express approval and DoD monitoring; these controls may be applied to other destinations; and no exemption or sub-licensing may be used to export technical data to insurers or underwriters (124.15).