Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory

J.vd Veen, writing on behalf of Ban Aeolism = Jar’s Rescue initiative, opposes the proposed action, arguing that commercial space exploitation causes significant environmental damage to the stratosphere and ozone layer. The commenter advocates for a drastic reduction in commercial space launches and calls for significant funding for research into alternative climate solutions.

The commenter requests that SpaceX conduct baseline surveys and periodic population monitoring for various endangered marine species in the Northern Pacific Contingency Land Area and other landing sites. They argue that current knowledge of these species is limited and that data is needed to understand the impacts of contingency landing operations.

A 13-year-old individual expresses opposition to the environmental impacts of SpaceX's Starship launches, specifically citing greenhouse gas emissions and habitat destruction. The commenter calls for the company to publish verified emissions data and invest in direct mitigation efforts like methane capture and habitat restoration.

The commenter, representing local residents, opposes the proposed expansion of Starship test-flight trajectories and splashdown zones. They argue that recent tests have already caused significant physical disruptions, such as tremors and sonic booms, and demand that the FAA reject the expansion until meaningful safeguards for the community are established.