"SpaceX's Starship: US Military Eyes Cape Canaveral Launch Pad Takeover"
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SpaceX is planning to take over Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral from United Launch Alliance (ULA) to use as a launch pad for its Starship rocket. The environmental review process is underway, and if approved, SpaceX will modify the existing infrastructure to support Starship-Super Heavy launch and landing operations. This move indicates SpaceX's serious commitment to developing a second base for Starship on Florida's Space Coast, as it aims to expand its launch and landing capabilities for future missions, including potential lunar and Mars exploration.
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