Federal Register #FAA-2026-12046

FAA Environmental Assessment Notice for Relativity Terran R Launch Program

This notice announces the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) environmental assessment and decision for the Relativity Terran R Launch Program at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - U.S. Space Force (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) - OEM Highlight: - Relativity (manufacturer of Terran R launch vehicle) - Program Details: - FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the Terran R launch operations - Assessment supports FAA's consideration of a vehicle operator license for Relativity - Includes approval of airspace closures related to launch activities - Unique Requirements: - Relativity's Terran R launch vehicle is the focus, following retirement of Terran 1 - Notice is strictly regulatory; no procurement of products or services - No products, services, or contract awards are requested or announced in this notice

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of its Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the U.S. Space Force 2024 Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the Terran R Space Launch Program at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The assessment analyzed the FAA's issuance of a vehicle operator license to Relativity for Terran R operations and approval of related airspace closures. The FAA concurs with and adopts the analysis and findings of the 2024 Final SEA. Relativity's proposed action is to launch its Terran R vehicle following the retirement of its Terran 1 program.

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