SpaceX just got exactly what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches
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SpaceX has received draft FAA approval to increase Starship launches from South Texas to 25 annually, up from 5. The assessment permits larger, more powerful Starship versions and deems existing mitigations sufficient. Public comments are open until January 17, with five meetings scheduled. If finalized, this aligns with SpaceX's 2025 launch goals and plans for a more powerful Starship 3.
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