SpaceX is advancing infrastructure at Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A and Cape Canaveral’s SLC-37 to support Starship-Super Heavy operations from Florida, including a Gigabay facility and launch mounts, while Starship Flight 14 achieved the first orbital test from Texas in late September 2026. The FAA opened a supplemental environmental impact statement process on September 29 for SLC-37 operations, seeking public comments through mid-October on up to 76 annual launches and landings, which requires a modified vehicle operator license. Construction and regulatory milestones remain the key near-term catalysts, with SpaceX targeting an initial Florida flight by year-end amid ongoing work on static-fire capabilities and pad hardening. Traders are weighing these timelines against historical pad preparation durations and the need for proven reusability before shifting cadence away from Boca Chica.