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Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against FAA over failed SpaceX launch

The suit, filed in 2023 after the launch of SpaceX's Starship in Boca Chica ended in an explosion, accused the agency of not properly assessing environmental impacts.

The Texas Tribune

Remembering Boca Chica Beach—Before Elon Musk Came to Town

Destruction isn't always something physical, but also something done to memory.

Texas Observer

Spacex's Impact On Boca Chica Beach Community

Explore the transformation of Starbase near Boca Chica Beach, where SpaceX's space exploration efforts clash with environmental concerns.

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In South Texas, SpaceX faces skepticism over environmental damage

A federal agency has paused some of SpaceX's plans amid concerns over the environment.

The Texas Tribune

Relive SpaceX Starship's 3rd flight test in breathtaking photos

SpaceX's Starship put on quite a show during its third test flight on March 14, 2024, leading to some incredible images.

Space

SpaceX’s Starship destroyed on return to Earth at end of third test flight

Spacecraft’s cruise vessel flew around globe for first time, but lost contact in final stages before planned splashdown

The Guardian - UK

Texas greenlights negotiations with SpaceX for Boca Chica State Park land exchange

Monday’s vote lets Texas Parks and Wildlife staff begin negotiations to swap 43 acres in the park for 477 acres next to a federal wildlife refuge.

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SpaceX wants to expand Starship launch site with a Texas land swap

SpaceX's Starship launch site in South Texas may get bigger soon. The company has offered a land swap with the state to expand launch activities.

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Marcell Ozuna Continues Aid Efforts in Boca Chica's Vulnerable Sectors

Marcell Ozuna continues philanthropic work in Boca Chica, bringing aid to the most vulnerable communities in La Caobas. His mission: to keep on helping.

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Watch SpaceX's Starship explode in astronomer's stunning telescope footage (video)

While thousands of photographers had their cameras trained on SpaceX's second test flight of its massive Starship rocket, one amateur astronomer was watching with a telescope.

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SpaceX's 2nd Starship launch test looks amazing in these stunning photos and videos

SpaceX's second Starship test flight on Nov. 18 may have met an explosive end, but photos of the launch were absolutely amazing.

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Environmentalist Lawsuit Could Delay SpaceX's Starship Launches for Years

The FAA required SpaceX take 75 separate actions to mitigate the environmental impacts of launches from its Boca Chica, Texas, launch site. A new lawsuit says it's not enough.

Reason

SpaceX Starship launch under FAA investigation after raining potentially hazardous debris on homes and beaches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the April 20 launch of SpaceX’s Starship amid claims the launch smashed windows and rained ash on the habitats of endangered animals.

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Relive SpaceX's explosive 1st Starship test flight in these incredible launch photos

SpaceX launched a fully stacked Starship on April 20 in an epic first test flight that led to some incredible launch pictures.

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SpaceX Starship explodes during flight test

BOCA CHICA, Texas: SpaceX on Thursday launched its next-generation Starship cruise vehicle atop the most powerful rocket ever built, in a highly anticipated, uncrewed test flight.

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SpaceX Starship spotted from space ahead of historic April 20 launch

A satellite caught a view of SpaceX's Starship ready on its launch pad for its first-ever launch to space.

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SpaceX Starship launch could harm South Texas birds, advocacy group says

SpaceX is set to launch its Starship spacecraft from a coastal town in Texas, but an environmental advocacy group says Florida would be the better choice.

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What time is SpaceX's 1st Starship and Super Heavy launch on April 17?

SpaceX is counting down to its first ever launch of the world's biggest rocket, its towering Starship vehicle, on April 17, but exactly when the rocket will fly depends on several factors.

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Musk’s SpaceX gets US approval to launch starship rocket

Elon Musk’s SpaceX received U.S. government approval to launch its next-generation Starship rocket, a key milestone in the company’s quest to send humans to the moon and eventually Mars.

The Independent UK

Fire at SpaceX launch site burns 68 acres at protected refuge killing wildlife

Fire at Spacex’s Boca Chica testing facility sparks large grass fire on protected reserve

Asharq Al-Awsat

SpaceX Chief Musk ‘Highly Confident’ His Starship Will Reach Orbit This Year

Elon Musk said on Thursday he was "highly confident" his new SpaceX Starship, designed for voyages to the moon and Mars, will reach Earth orbit for the first time this year, despite a host of technical and regulatory hurdles yet to be overcome. The billionaire SpaceX founder and CEO addressed…

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