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FAA Report Shows SpaceX is Almost Clear to Land in Texas
By 2014.05.29 0 Comments Read More →

FAA Report Shows SpaceX is Almost Clear to Land in Texas

Based on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released by the FAA today, it appears that SpaceX is on the threshold of officially declaring what has seemed inevitable for some time, the Lone Star State is about to get its own spaceport. Based on the report, SpaceX envisions up to 12 launches per year from the site, […]

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Texas Passes SpaceX Launch Law
By 2013.05.25 14 Comments Read More →

Texas Passes SpaceX Launch Law

Source : Brownsville Herald With the stroke of a pen on Friday,  Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into law legislation allowing for the temporary closure of part  of Boca Chica beach during SpaceX launch windows.  The legislation, House Bill 2623, allows  for the beach to be closed except for holiday and weekends during the summer.  An exception is made […]

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