SpaceX’s plans for launching Starship to orbit from Boca Chica cleared an environmental review with the FAA, but more than 75 mitigations are required in order to receive a launch license to carry out flights in the future.

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Topics

FAA Requires SpaceX to Take Over 75 Actions to Mitigate Environmental Impact of Planned Starship/Super Heavy Launches | Federal Aviation Administration
SpaceX on Twitter: “One step closer to the first orbital flight test of Starship”
FAA environmental review to allow Starship orbital launches after changes - SpaceNews
FAA moves SpaceX a step closer to receiving Starship launch license – Spaceflight Now

The Show

T+219: Starship Launch Plan Clears FAA Environmental Review, with Mitigations Required

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