The U.S. Department of the Air Force has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement regarding proposed changes to the Falcon Launch Program at Vandenberg Space Force Base, assessing the environmental implications of redeveloping Space Launch Complex-6 (SLC-6) to support increased Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch operations, including potential landings at VSFB and in the Pacific Ocean.

Key points of the assessment include redevelopment of SLC-6, increased launch frequency, and FAA licensing.

Specifically, plans include: modifying the existing launch complex to accommodate SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets; the seeking of authorization for an increase in launches and landings at Vandenberg and offshore; and Federal Aviation Administration license oversight approval for t

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