SpaceX's plans to launch its Starship mega-rocket frequently from NASA's Kennedy Space Center have raised concerns among competitors like Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance, prompting calls for regulators to ensure minimal disruptions to other launch providers in the area.
SpaceX is exploring the potential of launching its Starship rocket from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station up to 76 times a year, with long-term ambitions to reach 120 launches annually within a compact Florida coastal area.
The U.S. Space Force is in the process of drafting an environmental assessment to evaluate SpaceX's anticipated launch cadence and potential impacts. These figures may vary depending on Starship's development progress and factors like protecting threatened species such as scrub jays in the area.
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