SpaceX Cleared To Double Falcon 9 Launches From Florida
FAA approval allows SpaceX to more than double Falcon 9 launches from Florida, marking a major step in boosting U.S. spaceflight capacity.
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SpaceX Cleared To Double Falcon 9 Launches From Florida SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Get FAA Approval To Increase SpaceX has received approval to significantly expand its operations in Florida, allowing the company to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral. This milestone decision follows an environmental review by U.S. regulators, paving the way for SpaceX to increase its launch capacity from 50 per year to as many as 120. For space enthusiasts and industry watchers, this expansion highlights the growing demand for satellite deployments, defense missions, and the company’s own Starlink network. Image Credits:Manuel Mazzanti/NurPhoto / Getty Images FAA Review Supports More SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches The Federal Aviation Administration’s environmental review found no significant impact on local ecosystems, provided SpaceX follows protective measures. These include safeguards like turtle-friendly lighting, pre-construction wildlife surveys, and proper water management during launches. The approval also covers a new on-sit…