"SpaceX Considers New Launch Pads for Starship at Cape Canaveral"

The Department of Defense is exploring potential new launch sites for SpaceX's Starship, with the U.S. Air Force leading the effort to assess the environmental impact. SpaceX continues test launches in Texas, with plans to potentially use Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-A for future Starship flights. The EIS is considering options including transitioning existing launch pads, constructing a new launch pad, or taking no action. The military is interested in Starship's potential for rapid cargo deployment and is seeking to advance U.S. space capabilities while reducing costs and encouraging commercial space activities.