A new FAA draft report assessing potential environmental impact suggests SpaceX may ultimately be allowed to launch larger rockets from its Texas Boca Chica site.
FAA Report Bodes Well for SpaceX Texas Launch Site
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's draft environmental report suggests SpaceX may be allowed to launch larger Super Heavy/Starship rockets from its Boca Chica site, finding no significant impacts on noise, air quality, climate change, or general local wildlife.
- However, the report indicates that the proposed launches "may affect and is likely to adversely affect" several endangered species, including birds and sea turtles, with further consultations ongoing.
- The report is currently open for a month-long public comment period, after which the FAA will move towards a final report and potential launch license, a process Elon Musk is encouraging public support for.
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