The project targets up to 76 Starship launches and 152 booster landings per year once FAA analyses are complete, with three Starship pads planned on the Space Coast to support national security missions and NASA’s Artemis program.

The rollout emphasizes national security and NASA alignment, with potential for heavier payloads and enhanced capabilities for military satellites and Artemis-era lunar missions.

SpaceX has received U.S. Air Force authorization to develop Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral, enabling a Starship launch facility as part of a broader Florida rollout.

Environmental and community measures include protecting sea turtles and birds, timing launches to avoid nesting seasons, installing noise barriers, and maintaining ongoing public engagement.

The decision followed public comments and consultations with state, tribal, and local governments, in line with Artemis program objectives.

The plan envisions a high-frequency operational regime capable of supporting up to 76 Starship missions annually and up to 152 landings, aligning with expanded Space Coast infrastructure.

Redevelopment of SLC-37 was chosen over inaction due to national defense needs, rising civilian demand, and capacity limits.

Starship is described as the most powerful rocket for crew and cargo to the Moon and potentially Mars, though substantial work remains for readiness.

Public meetings prompted environmental mitigation efforts, including habitat restoration, to address the impacts of Starship operations.

Airspace and traffic considerations are central, given the launch cadence and booster landings that could affect Florida air routes and commercial flights.

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FAA projections foresee a significant rise in launches over the next decade, from hundreds in 2025 toward more than 500 by 2034 across various mission types.