"It was the fifth time the FAA has delayed completion of the environmental review since closing its public comment period in November. In March, he said, "We'll have 39 flight-worthy engines built by next month, then another month to integrate, so hopefully May for orbital flight test. "Founded by Musk in 2002, California-based SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft with the goals of reaching the moon and Mars.In Texas, it has built out its Starbase launch facility in Boca Chica, near Brownsville in the Rio Grande Valley. The company also has a rocket development facility in McGregor, near Waco.The FAA in September released a 151-page draft environmental review that looked at the possible environmental effects of SpaceX's mission profile and debris recovery, local road closings in Boca Chica and other issues. The company is expected to contribute $885 million in gross economic output and job growth for the county by year's end.

Source: Forbes June 01, 2022 15:10 UTC