SpaceX Starships ready for testing. [Courtesy: SpaceX]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has delayed the release of SpaceX's Starship/Super Heavy Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) to February 28, 2022.
The delay is to allow SpaceX sufficient time to respond to over 18,000 public comments regarding the environmental impact of its planned Boca Chica launch site expansion.
The PEA process has faced mixed public feedback, including strong local dissent over environmental concerns and criticism regarding inadequate outreach to Spanish-speaking residents, despite some local support for economic benefits.
The FAA has delayed the release of SpaceX’s Starship/Super Heavy Final Programmatic Assessment (PEA) to February 28, 2022.
The final version of the PEA was set to be published this Friday, but it was pushed back to allow SpaceX ample time to respond to the more than 18,000 comments submitted. Additionally, SpaceX is preparing the final PEA for review.
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
