SpaceX Soars Higher: FAA Approves Increased Starship Launches

SpaceX has secured FAA approval to increase its annual Starship launches from Texas, boosting development of the Mars rocket. The regulatory nod allows for more frequent launches and booster landings without significant environmental impacts, enhancing SpaceX's space exploration capabilities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-05-2025 18:28 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 18:28 IST
SpaceX Soars Higher: FAA Approves Increased Starship Launches
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SpaceX has received critical regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to escalate its annual Starship rocket launches from Texas, marking a pivotal step forward in its Mars rocket development strategy.

The FAA's decision allows Elon Musk's aerospace company to boost its launch numbers from five to 25 annually, with assurances that the environmental impact will remain minimal.

This expanded launch capability comes as a result of a comprehensive review process and signifies a major leap in SpaceX's ambitious plans for space exploration, including increased booster landings in various water bodies.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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