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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 launches 56 Starlink satellites, lands rocket at sea

SpaceX launched another big batch of its Starlink internet satellites and landed the returning rocket at sea early Thursday morning (May 4).

Space

Private Space Companies in India Prepare for Liftoff

Startups aim to offer an alternative to Russia and China for building and launching satellites.

Businessweek

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See the moment lightning struck SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch pad (photo)

Stunning videos and images shared across social media captured the exact moment that lightning struck the launch pad as a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket sat awaiting liftoff on Thursday, April 27.

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SpaceX should be ready to launch Starship again in 6 to 8 weeks, Elon Musk says

SpaceX should be ready to launch its giant Starship vehicle again just six to eight weeks from now, Elon Musk said, though securing the necessary approvals may take a bit longer.

Space

Federal agency failed to weigh possible environmental impacts of SpaceX rocket launch, lawsuit claims

Environmental groups claim the Federal Aviation Administration let SpaceX do its own environmental assessment before its rocket self-destructed above the Texas coast and debris rained down over a wide area.

The Texas Tribune

Lawsuit aims to protect Texas from Musk

"It's vital that we protect life on Earth even as we look to the stars in this modern era of spaceflight"

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Environmentalists sue US regulator over impact of SpaceX launches

SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded over the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 and debris was scattered from the launch pad.

Al Jazeera

Elon Musk Fires Off A Warning Of A Financial Crisis As First Republic Bank Falls

The Federal Reserve is poised to for another hike in the interest rate as Musk warns of a possible recession in the coming future.

Zenger

More Companies Head to Space, But No One Can Agree on the Rules Up There

Lunar missions raise questions about who controls business in the heavens.

Businessweek

Elon Musk's private jet use releases 2,000 tons of carbon emissions

Elon Musk is the most active private jet user in the U.S.—and the CO2 emissions his travels produce are 132 times that of the average American.

Fortune

Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Starship rocket

A coalition of environmental groups is suing the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, claiming the agency didn't fully analyze the environmental damage that SpaceX's Starship could cause.

Space

Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Texas rocket launch

The Federal Aviation Administration is being sued by wildlife and environmental groups over SpaceX's launch of its giant rocket from Texas

The Independent UK

Ex-Tesla President Defends Elon Musk Against Investor Criticism

Jon McNeill also said Elon Musk "is good at delivering eventually on promises but not on time," which has got to be frustrating for customers and investors.

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Inverse

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Just Launched What May Be the World’s Most Powerful Satellite

SpaceX launched its massive Falcon Heavy rocket to send a 14,000-pound broadband satellite to orbit.

Zenger

Former Tesla Executive Explains How Elon Musk Juggles Four Companies And His Time

Musk maintains his focus on Tesla as the EV market remains competitive and continues to decrease prices to maintain sales.

Space

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket aborts triple satellite launch at last minute

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying three satellites aborted an attempted launch at the last minute late Friday (April 28).

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SpaceX Dragon debris lights up sky in bright fireball over western US during reentry (video)

Debris from a SpaceX Dragon broke up over several states in the western US early Thursday (April 17). SpaceX asks residents to report any debris they come across.

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Inverse

What SpaceX’s Starship Explosion Means for Elon Musk's Mission to Mars

While Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket called Starship exploded three minutes into its first flight, it was still a major feat.

Salon

Musk's exploded rocket devastates a town

From destroying a parked van to burning a state park, SpaceX's April 20 Starship explosion is raising eyebrows

Space

Watch SpaceX launch 2 SES communications satellites today

SpaceX will launch two satellites for the telecom company SES today (April 28) and land a rocket at sea, weather permitting, and you can watch the action live.

The Hindu

Debris blast from SpaceX rocket launch renews environmental questions

Spacex starship’s explosive nature of the launch at ground level has drawn heightened scrutiny from the government and environmental organisations

Fortune

Last week’s SpaceX Starship explosion might have sparked a fire that burned 3.5 acres

The Fish and Wildlife Service also says there was a 3.5-acre fire.

Space

SpaceX Falcon Heavy will launch private mission to moon's south pole in 2026

Astrobotic will land hundreds of pounds of payload near the moon's south pole in 2026 after launching atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

LiveScience

Days before dying, Japan's lunar lander snaps glorious photo of Earth during a total solar eclipse

Japan's Hakuto-R lander may have crashed on the moon, but the spacecraft still sent back valuable images.

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