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) until February 28, 2022.
This delay grants SpaceX more time to respond to over 18,000 public comments and to prepare the final PEA for review.
The PEA, which addresses the environmental impact of expanding SpaceX's Boca Chica launch site, has generated strong support and significant local dissent, particularly concerning environmental impacts and alleged inadequate outreach to Spanish-speaking residents.
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.
