In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) the FAA has issued a Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a SpaceX Starship Super-Heavy launch license at KSC LC-39A.
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FAA Scopes KSC Starship Super Heavy Environmental Impact
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of issuing a commercial launch Vehicle Operator License to SpaceX for the Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle at Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida.
Fungal Pathogen Afflicting IRL Mangroves
Melissa Deinys, a University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher specializing in fungal pathogens affecting coastal ecosystems held a “Florida Mangrove Pathogen Information Session” at the Ted Moorehead Lagoon House on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Michael Myjak Speaks to Titusville City Council
Michael Myjak speaks to the Titusville City Council about the environmental effects of the commercial space industry and the need for a Spaceport Planning Authority.
Mitigation Bank Overview
Environmental Resource Regulation Bureau Chief Michelle Reiber presented a Mitigation Bank Overview to the SJRWMD Governing Board on April 9th, 2024.
Marine Resources Council Comments on Canaveral Starship EIS
We strongly recommend that a Space Force, NASA and Space Florida cooperative authority manage future development at Cape Canaveral Spaceport.
Dr. Al Koller Comments on USSF SpaceX Starship EIS
Cumulative impacts to the community for all EIS areas of infrastructure and services should be identified and expected impacts quantified.
Brevard Environmentalist Lewis Kontnik Comments on Cape Canaveral Starship EIS
it is imperative that the full impacts of this project, combined with all the other rapid development taking place at the Florida Spaceport, must be managed and mitigated in order to ensure that our Brevard quality of life and the sustainability of our recovering Indian River Lagoon be protected.
Atlantic Fishery Comments on Cape Canaveral Starship EIS
Laurilee Thompson comments on the impact of space launches on the Port Canaveral commercial and recreational fishing industry and on a very fragile offshore habitat.
IRL Roundtable Comments on Canaveral SpaceX Starship Launch Complex
IRL Roundtable comments on the Environmental Impact Statement for SpaceX Starship Super Heavy launch operations at Cape Canaveral.