SpaceX Cleared for Starship Launch Expansion

SpaceX has successfully secured crucial approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to boost its annual Starship rocket launches from Texas. This decision paves the way for the company to expand its ambitious plans for Mars exploration.

The FAA, after a thorough, years-long review, has concluded that SpaceX's proposed increase in the number of Texas launches from five to 25 per year would not adversely impact the surrounding environment. This review also covered potential issues related to booster landings and rocket explosions over the Gulf of Mexico and international waters, which were deemed manageable.

This pivotal approval significantly enhances SpaceX's capacity to develop its giant Mars rocket, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk's space company as it gears up to revolutionize space travel.

(With inputs from agencies.)