Elon Musk’s SpaceX Gets Wide Public Support and Some Criticism in First FAA Hearing Over Boca Chica Launch Program

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Gets Wide Public Support and Some Criticism in First FAA Hearing Over Boca Chica Launch Program
SpaceX conducts a test launch of its SN15 starship prototype from the company's starship facility in Boca Chica, Texas, on May 5, 2021. Gene Blevins/Reuters
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday conducted a virtual public hearing to draw views for an environmental review of the billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s proposed Starsip launch program at Boca Chica, Texas, Valley Central reported.

What Happened

The hearing has drawn about 100 comments from the public including residents, scientists and engineers, activists, and representatives from local indigenous tribes.

The public hearing seeks reasons why the FAA should allow SpaceX to launch Starship vehicles from its existing Boca Chica launch site in Cameron County, Texas, and conduct launches originating from this site over the next several years.