NEW: The FAA is being sued over allegations that the agency violated the National Environment Policy Act when it allowed SpaceX to launch the largest rocket ever built without a comprehensive environmental review.
on Twitter Spaces, “To the best of our knowledge there has not been any meaningful damage to the environment that we’re aware of.”
National Wildlife Refuge lands and beaches of Boca Chica, which are near the SpaceX Starbase facility, provide essential habitat for endangered species including the piping plover, the red knot, jaguarundi, northern aplomado falcon, and sea turtles including the Kemp’s Ridley. Kemp’s Ridley is the most endangered sea turtle in the world, and the National Wildlife Refuge contains designated critical habitat for the piping plover.
As of last Wednesday, researchers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had not found any carcasses of animals protected by the Endangered Species Act on the land that they own or manage in the area. However, the researchers were not able to access the site for two days after the launch, leaving open the possibility that carcasses could have been eaten by predators, washed away or even removed from the site.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FAA sued over SpaceX Starship launch program following April explosionThe FAA is sued by environmental groups over SpaceX Starship Super Heavy launch.
Read more »
SpaceX Starship Effectively Grounded by FAA After in-Flight ExplosionAfter the Starship's orbital flight test ended in an explosion, SpaceX is grounded while the FAA performs an assessment.
Read more »
Elon Musk Expects SpaceX to Spend Around $2 Billion on Starship Rocket This YearSpaceX plans to add more ground infrastructure at its launch site in South Texas and likely won’t need to seek new funding, Elon Musk said
Read more »
SpaceX's Starship didn't immediately respond to a self-destruct command | EngadgetSpaceX's Starship didn't immediately respond to a self-destruct command
Read more »
Environmental Groups Sue FAA Over SpaceX Texas Rocket LaunchThe 'Starship' launch spread a plume of pulverized concrete more than six miles from the launchpad.
Read more »
TooFab's Week In Celebrity Photos: April 23 - April 29Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana Madix and Lala Kent looked stunning at the CAA Kickoff Party for The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Weekend. Also check out more star sightings from the event! (via toofab)
Read more »