An environmental group argues Starship could leave a 'legacy of needless destruction in the scorching wake of rocket plumes.'
, SpaceX argued that the environmental group lacks legal grounds for its claims, though it does admit to problems with the first launch.
SpaceX's launch site in Boca Chica is surrounded by a wildlife habitat that is home to a number of endangered species, including ocelots and Kemp's Ridley sea turtles. It also claims the agency violated the National Environment Policy Act by allowing SpaceX to launch Starship without first completing an environmental impact statement assessment.
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