FAA is preparing a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for SpaceX’s proposal to increase the launch and landing operations of Starship-Super Heavy at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase in Cameron County, Texas, and expand Starship landing and expenditure areas.

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SpaceX is wanting to increase launches

• up to 456 launches and 912 annual landings (456 of Starship and 456 of Super Heavy). Launches could occur at any time of day, but would only occur Monday through Friday.

• The Proposed Action also includes issuance of associated temporary airspace closures.

 

The FAA will investigate and analyze the issues raised in the submitted comments. Comments and concerns can be about the environment, health, sound, infrastructure… anything that is important to you or that you are concerned about. 

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Submit comments electronically: 

https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FAA-2026-12808-0001

 

Submit comments by postal mail: 

Amy Hanson, 

FAA Environmental Protection Specialist 

SpaceX Boca Chica, c/o Kimley Horn 

767 Eustis Street, Suite 100 

St. Paul, MN 55114.

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Make comments in person at the in-person meetings:

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The FAA will hold four in-person public scoping meetings and one virtual meeting:

• Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026; two meetings: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (CT) at the Texas Southmost College, Jacob Brown Auditorium, 600 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520.

• Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026; two meetings: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (CT) at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center, 309 Railroad St, Port Isabel, TX 78578

• Virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (CT)

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Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hp0iPwg6RRC36hbAxWZixw