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.
This delay provides SpaceX ample time to respond to over 18,000 public comments and finalize the PEA, which details the environmental impact of expanding its Boca Chica launch site.
Public hearings for the draft PEA revealed mixed opinions, with significant local opposition citing environmental concerns and inadequate outreach to Spanish-speaking residents, despite support from other parties.
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.
