SpaceX attempted a second launch of its Starship rocket on Saturday. was praised It was recognized as an improvement over the first launch, which ended with the rocket exploding after reaching 34 miles in the air.
But for some South Texans, SpaceX’s operations aren’t a cause for celebration.
in press release After Saturday’s launch, organizations in South Texas announced that local residents again experienced their homes shaking and debris falling into the area.
“Musk and his pet cosmetics projects continue to pollute and destroy our beautiful beaches, coastlines, and wildlife. SpaceX, an unnecessary private moneymaker serving only the wealthy, , refusing to comply with safety regulations, environmental regulations, and the wishes of local communities and the original people of the land,” said Christopher Basardou of the South Texas Environmental Justice Network.
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Meanwhile, Another Gulf Is Possible, a grassroots collective with members from Brownsville, Texas, to Pensacola, Florida, is inviting the public to attend a documentary screening on community opposition to SpaceX in Brownsville on Dec. 1. invited people. The film tells how the residents of Brownsville and the Carrizo/Comecrude tribe of Texas have been fighting “SpaceX’s encroachment on their pristine lands.” event invitation Say. The documentary will also feature how the South Texans fared against the two teams. Proposed LNG project.
The invitation states that through storytelling and interviews, the filmmakers “delve into the heart of this struggle, highlighting the undeniable impact these powerful forces have on local people, the environment, and delicate ecosystems.” ” is written.
South Texas residents have long voiced environmental and logistical concerns about Starship launches.in April statement Before the launch, several organizations spoke out against SpaceX, saying the company had closed Boca Chica Beach to the public and that its activities threatened local wildlife species.Later, environmental groups sued the Federal Aviation AdministrationHe accused the agency of not conducting an environmental review before the launch.
SpaceX, on the other hand, thought the FAA was moving too slowly. SpaceX executive William Gerstenmeyer said at a Congressional hearing in October that licensing and environmental approvals often take longer than rocket development, adding, “That should never happen.” Stated.
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Shortly after, SpaceX got its wish. The license was granted last week and a second launch took place from Boca Chica over the weekend. space x share the joy The company disagreed with the rocket’s performance, saying the test would help improve its reliability as it “aims to make life multiplanetary.”
South Texas residents continued to pay attention to SpaceX’s impact on the planet. After Saturday’s launch, SpaceX and others who support the effort put out a call.
“Today, while people across America are seduced by the allure of space travel, our communities continue to be underserved by SpaceX’s efforts to protect our neighbors and nature,” said Emma of the Sierra Club.・Mr. Guevara said.
Next Friday’s documentary screening will be held at Rio Bravo Office Space in Brownsville from 6pm to 9pm.
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