FAA wants dozens of changes before SpaceX expands Texas launch site
after SpaceX founder Elon Musk revealed his plans to incorporate the surrounding area to support lunar missions., this seems to be more of a “yellow light” than a “red light” from the FAA. The agency issued a “Finding of No Significant Impact” for SpaceX’s plans to conduct orbital launches with its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket.
The FAA’s review will only clear SpaceX for five orbital launches per year, as well as five suborbital launches and tests. Many of the proposed changes involve Boca Chica Beach, a nearby public beach that has been subject to closures during Starship tests. The closures prompted the Sierra Club and other groups togovernment officials over what they believe is a violation of the state's constitution.
SpaceX seemed to take the FAA’s review in stride. “One step closer to the orbital flight test of Starship,” the companyAll products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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