Edhat 4/12/2024
SpaceX has ramped up its rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base prompting concerns from the California Coastal Commission about potential environmental and community impacts.
The company, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has exceeded the agreed-upon annual launch limit of six and is now seeking approval from the commission to increase the number of launches to 36 per year at Vandenberg and conduct up to 12 landings annually at a second launch complex and an offshore Pacific Ocean landing site.
This proposal has raised environmental and community concerns, sparking ongoing discussions at the commission.
While space enthusiasts in Los Angeles and beyond may enjoy the light show, Santa Barbara County residents experience deafening booms, home and window rattling, and stressed out animals.
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https://www.edhat.com/news/coastal-commission-reviews-spacex-request-to-increase-launches-from-vandenberg/
