SpaceX faces fines and legal action for alleged pollution during Starship launches in Texas.
SpaceX faces criticism for allegedly polluting Texas while pursuing its Mars colonization goal. The company has discharged tens of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater during Starship launches, harming local ecosystems and wildlife. The EPA and Texas authorities fined SpaceX over $150,000 for violating the Clean Water Act. Environmental groups and the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe are suing for a comprehensive environmental review. SpaceX claims the water system is safe and disputes the fines.
October 11, 2024
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