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FAA Advances Review for SpaceX's Plan to Increase Starship Launches from 5 to 25 Annually Starting Next Year

Nov 25, 2024, 09:35 PM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its environmental review, paving the way for SpaceX to significantly increase its Starship launch capacity. The company plans to escalate its operations from five annual launches to 25, beginning in 2025. This ambitious expansion reflects SpaceX's growing aspirations for its Starship program, which aims to enhance its launch frequency from Boca Chica, Texas. The updated assessment is a crucial step in SpaceX's efforts to ramp up its space exploration initiatives.