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The FAA is facing safety concerns regarding SpaceX's Starship launches, which disrupted air traffic due to debris from multiple explosions. Although the FAA initially assessed the impact as minimal, subsequent investigations revealed that pilots had to change flight paths to avoid hazards, leading to calls for stricter regulations. In response, the FAA expanded airspace closures and mandated safety measures, while still approving an increase in Starship launches from five to 25 per year to support future lunar and Martian missions.