# 2026-22898: FAA Studies Bigger Starship Launch Plans at Texas Spaceport

2026-22898, Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), Open Public Scoping Period, and Hold Public Scoping Meetings on the Proposed SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Launch and Landing Operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, Texas and Expansion of Starship Landing and Expenditure Locations, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-11-10, effective Virtual public scoping meetings: November 17–19, 2026 (see meeting times). Public comment period closes December 7, 2026. (as of 2026-11-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22898
- Title: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), Open Public Scoping Period, and Hold Public Scoping Meetings on the Proposed SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Launch and Landing Operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, Texas and Expansion of Starship Landing and Expenditure Locations
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 72611
- Published: 2026-11-10
- Effective: Virtual public scoping meetings: November 17–19, 2026 (see meeting times). Public comment period closes December 7, 2026.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## In one line

FAA Studies Bigger Starship Launch Plans at Texas Spaceport

## Summary

The FAA is getting ready to study how SpaceX’s plan to launch and land more Starship rockets at Boca Chica, Texas, might affect the environment. They’re inviting everyone to join virtual meetings in November 2026 to share thoughts and ideas before the study starts. This is a big deal for local communities, space fans, and anyone interested in how space travel grows safely and responsibly.

## Abstract

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, the FAA is providing an update regarding its notice intent to prepare a PEIS analyzing Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s (SpaceX) proposal to increase Starship-Super Heavy operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, TX and expand Starship landing and expenditure locations. Subsequent license modifications or renewals under 14 CFR part 400 are within the scope of the PEIS, and the issuance of temporary airspace closures associated with the Proposed Action are included in FAA's Federal Action. FAA is requesting comments concerning the alternatives or impacts and on relevant information, studies, or analyses with respect to the proposed agency action. A Draft PEIS will be released for public review and comment at a later date.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-22898 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/10/2026-22898/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-a-programmatic-environmental-impact-statement-peis-open-public-scoping)
- [2026-22898 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-10/pdf/2026-22898.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22898 (as of 2026-11-11).