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Public comment sought on expansion of SpaceX trajectories, splashdown zones
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Steve Clark , as published by MyRGV
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The plan involves modifying SpaceX's existing license to allow for new test-flight trajectories and splashdown zones. The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public input on a proposal related to SpaceX's Starship operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public input on a proposal related to SpaceX's Starship operations. The plan involves modifying SpaceX's existing license to allow for new test-flight trajectories and splashdown zones. Currently, the Starship splashdown zone has been in the Indian Ocean near Australia.
The proposed change would expand existing landing areas and add a new one in the Northeast Pacific. Further details on the proposal are available, including information on the specific areas that would be affected by the expansion. The public is encouraged to review the information and provide comments to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Category: space Published: July 13, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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