FAA green-lights Starship launches every other week from Starbase

arstechnica.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

"SpaceX's Starship rocket is on hold again as the Federal Aviation Administration has greenlit plans to boost launch frequency at its Starbase in South Texas. The agency has approved increasing annual launches from five to 25, ensuring SpaceX continues its ambitious super heavy lift operations without compromising safety or environmental impact. Mitigation measures like reducing employee truck miles and scheduling deliveries during peak hours are being implemented to minimize unintended consequences."