What's happening with SpaceX expansion in Florida?
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SpaceX receives US Air Force approval to expand Starship operations in Florida, redeveloping a historic Cape Canaveral launch pad. The expansion includes two new pads, enabling up to 76 launches and 152 landings annually. Florida becomes central to SpaceX's deep space plans, with most Starship missions, including lunar and Mars flights, launching from the state. The first Florida Starship launch could occur as soon as early next year.
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Air Force approves SpaceX Starship launch pad expansion in Florida
- Air Force approves SpaceX to redevelop Cape Canaveral launch pad 3s
- Expansion allows for 76 launches and 152 landings per year 13s
- SpaceX to build two more Starship launch pads in Florida 41s
- Starship is critical for moon and Mars missions 56s
- Most Starship flights will launch from Florida 1m 1s
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The Air Force approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral for missions to return humans to the moon. The expansion allows for 76 launches and 152 landings of Starship annually, with two new launch pads added, giving SpaceX three Starship pads in Florida. Most Starship flights, including lunar and Mars missions, are expected to launch from Florida.
The Air Force approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic Cape Canaveral launch pad for Starship, enabling up to 76 launches and 152 landings annually. SpaceX will have three Starship launch pads on Florida's Space Coast, making Florida key to its deep space ambitions, with most lunar and Mars missions launching from there.