Environmental concerns reignited by SpaceX rocket launch debris.

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The debris blast from SpaceX's Starship rocket launch in South Texas has raised concerns about 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, hurled large chunks of concrete and metal thousands of feet away, and ignited a 3.5-acre fire on nearby grounds. Environmentalists are calling for a more in-depth study of potential hazards to public safety and wildlife before further Starship launches are conducted at Boca Chica. The rocket itself tumbled out of control and blew up in midair a few minutes into its flight.
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