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Trump Administration Seeks Public Input on Spaceport Expansion
The Trump administration has announced plans to support over 1,000 rocket launches per year in the US by 2030, with a focus on developing new launch sites and upgrading existing spaceports. The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public input on the plans, which include setting aside priority airspace for critical space-launch routes. Florida, a central hub for US spaceflight, saw a record 109 rocket launches in 2025, mostly by SpaceX. The move comes as SpaceX and Blue Origin are working to increase operations in Florida and across the US, with plans to introduce new rockets and lunar landers. This development was first reported by USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida.