Air Force plans Falcon 9, Heavy launches at Vandenberg; public comment on environmental impacts sought.

The U.S. Department of the Air Force is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for changes at Vandenberg Space Force Base, including Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch operations. The FAA may issue SpaceX a new license for these activities. Public comments on the environmental impacts will be accepted until January 27, with in-person meetings in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc, California, and a virtual meeting available.

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