Elon Musk's firm now has a path to gaining full approval to launch from its preferred Texas launch site.
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The requirements include ensuring a nearby highway and Boca Chica Beach are closed during launches. "Closures will not be allowed on 18 identified holidays" and will be limited to five weekends a year, according to an emailed FAA statement. SpaceX must work with a "qualified biologist" on lighting inspections to minimize the impact on sea turtles, perform quarterly cleanups of the local beach, contribute to education and preservation efforts in the region.
The company must also make contributions of $5,000 per year each to groups that protect ocelots and endangered birds of prey, among other measures."The environmental review must be completed along with public safety, national security, and other analyses before a decision on whether to grant a launch license can be made," the FAA said.: SpaceX now has a path to gaining full approval to launch its Mars rocket from its preferred launch site.
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