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SpaceX Seeks FAA Approval for Controversial Starship Flight Path

9/25/2025

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SpaceX seeks Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to modify Starship's flight path over Florida, raising safety and air travel concerns.
The plan includes two alternate routes: toward the Cayman Islands or directly over Florida.
A public meeting is set for Oct. 7; comments due by Oct. 20.
Elon Musk says Starship could carry over 100 tons to orbit next year.

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SpaceX seeks Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to modify Starship's flight path over Florida, raising safety and air travel concerns.
The plan includes two alternate routes: toward the Cayman Islands or directly over Florida.
A public meeting is set for Oct. 7; comments due by Oct. 20.
Elon Musk says Starship could carry over 100 tons to orbit next year.