Environmental and Safety Concerns Surround SpaceX Rocket Launches
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The explosive nature of SpaceX's Starship rocket launch at ground level is drawing heightened scrutiny from the government due to the environmental impact of ramped-up launch operations at the site. The launch sent a cloud of pulverized concrete raining over a small town nearby, raising fresh questions about the environmental impact of the launch. Environmentalists seized on the report as evidence that a more in-depth study of potential hazards to public safety and wildlife should be conducted before further Starship launches are conducted at Boca Chica.
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