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Texas Supreme Court weighs temporary beach closures for SpaceX launches amid public access vs. space industry safety debate.
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the state can temporarily close Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX rocket launches under a 2013 law, with environmental and indigenous groups claiming the closures violate the state’s Open Beaches Amendment guaranteeing unrestricted public access.
The state defends the closures as necessary for safety and to support the growing space industry, noting the FAA has approved up to 25 annual launches.
The court examined whether temporary restrictions are permissible under the amendment and questioned the limits of such closures, with justices considering whether a year-long closure would be unconstitutional.
The case could set a precedent on balancing public beach access with high-risk activities.
La Corte Suprema de Texas sopesa el cierre temporal de las playas para los lanzamientos de SpaceX en medio del debate sobre el acceso público versus la seguridad de la industria espacial.