# FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot wins US customer

The FAA is reviewing plans for increased launch activity at SpaceX's Starbase in Texas. Indian rocket startup Skyroot has secured a US customer, highlighting growing commercial space ties. The developments could affect launch schedules and India's role in the global small-launch market.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/rocket-report-faa-eyes-more-starbase-traffic-indias-skyroot-snares-us-customer/) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:53 +0000