SpaceX has set some lofty goals to develop the world’s most powerful launch vehicle, capable of sending crew and cargo to the Martian surface.
FAA To Kick Off Public Hearings on SpaceX Environmental Review
Key Takeaways:
- SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy rocket, designed for Mars missions, requires FAA approval to launch from its Boca Chica, Texas site.
- The FAA has released a draft environmental assessment (PEA) detailing potential environmental impacts and safety hazards of the launch program.
- The FAA is holding public hearings on October 18 and 20 to gather public comments on this draft assessment.
- After these hearings, the FAA will publish a final assessment, a crucial step before SpaceX can receive licensing for the Super Heavy rocket.
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