The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an environmental review of SpaceX’s plans to launch the Starship from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The review is necessary as SpaceX has made changes to its plans since NASA’s previous assessment five years ago, including an increased launch frequency and a more powerful rocket design. The Starship, with its colossal thrust of 17 million pounds at launch, has a greater potential to impact the local environment than any other vehicle launched from Florida’s Space Coast. The FAA’s review will assess the potential effects of Starship launches on wildlife, air quality, and noise levels.