On March 14, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) SpaceX’s proposal to increase the number of launch as well as relocating Falcon landing zones to Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) within Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The FAA is now seeking your input, which you can do online or by attending a virtual public meeting next week on April 16, 2025. Information is below.
You can read the Draft Environmental Assessment along with other details here: FAA Posts Draft Environmental Assessment for SLC-40
Planned Changes
The following changes are planned. Keep in mind that the proposal is for SLC-40 only and does not affect the company’s plans or activities at nearby LC-39A.
The proposed landing site locations are below. Click on each one to enlarge:
EA Draft Findings
In a nutshell, the FAA found
The FAA is posting for public review a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing the SpaceX proposal to increase Falcon 9 operations from 50 to up to 120 per year from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Draft EA also reviews the construction of a first-stage booster landing zone at the site with up to 34 landings per year.
In order to meet the Department of the Air Force (DAF) National Environmental Policy Act requirements, the FAA has also posted a link to the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for public comment on behalf of DAF.
A virtual public meeting will be held on April 16 and the public comment period closes on April 24, 2025.
The FAA
Solicitation For Public Comment
The FAA invites interested parties to submit comments on the Draft EA. Instructions on how to submit comments can be found on the FAA webpage linked here:
Space Launch Complex 40 – SpaceX EA
To further engage stakeholders, the FAA has scheduled a virtual public meeting on April 16, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Participants are required to register in advance to attend. Registration can be completed at:
- Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8qtN8bzPS1eApVobqo8poA
- Dial-in Information: 888-788-0099 (Toll-Free)
- Webinar ID: 853 9161 5696
- Passcode: 743444
- If any accommodation for public meeting is needed (such as additional translation services), please submit a request by April 11, 2025 to SpaceXFalconSLC40@icf.com