After a multiannual environmental review, FAA concluded that the highest frequency of launches and landings It would not significantly affect the environment, dismissing civil groups objections which warned that the initiative could endanger species such as birds and sea turtles.
Musk’s large campaign donations and his close links with US President Donald Trump, Donald Trump, They have raised concern about possible conflicts of interestespecially given the influence of the Government Efficiency Department (DOG) that directs.
“The purpose of the action proposed by Spacex is to provide a greater capacity of missions to NASA and to the Department of Defense, ”the FAA declared in its report.
Spacex’s activities would continue to meet the US expectation that the increase in capacities and reduction of transport costs will improve space exploration (including artemis programs and human landing system), RThey will support US national security and make flights from Earth Be more affordable.
Breaking: @Elonmusk‘S SPACEX GETS FAA APPROVAL TO CONDUCT 25 STARSHIP LAUNCHES PER YEAR IN TEXAS.
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