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SpaceX Granted FAA Approval for Up to 25 Starship Launches Annually from Texas

SpaceX's Starship Launches Get Green Light from FAA

In a significant development for space exploration, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that SpaceX, led by visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk, is now authorized to conduct up to 25 Starship launches each year from its Texas facility.

Environmental Impact Assessment Concludes Favorably

The FAA's decision comes after a thorough review of the potential environmental effects of increased launch activities at Boca Chica. The agency concluded that expanding SpaceX's launch operations would not have a significant adverse impact on the surrounding environment, making an Environmental Impact Statement unnecessary.