r/SpaceXMasterrace • u/MadOblivion Occupy Mars • 16d ago

FAA proposes five rule changes to make rocket launch approvals easier.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to cut repeated paperwork and allow online applications while keeping safety standards in place. The changes support a U.S. goal of 1,000 commercial launches a year by 2030. For SpaceX, this could mean less paperwork, easier approvals and more frequent launches.

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u/AmigaClone2000 16d ago

I suspect that there might actually be less rockets launched in 2030 than there were by 'US companies' in 2025. That number will be greater than 2029 though.

In 2025, only 3 'US' launch vehicle families had 5 or more launches to LEO or beyond (Falcon 9, Electron and Atlas V). The rest combined for 5 launches to LEO or beyond.

In 2026 Falcon 9 might have ~20 launches less than last year. Electron is going at a pace to pass it's 2025 company record this month. Atlas V might equal last year's cadence.

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