Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Starship explosion in Gulf of Mexico.

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Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Starship explosion in Gulf of Mexico.
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Environmental and wildlife groups have sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over SpaceX's Starship launch in Texas last month, claiming that the FAA failed to consider the environmental impacts of the program. The groups have asked the court to revoke the five-year license granted to SpaceX. The FAA is overseeing the accident investigation and has grounded all SpaceX Starships until public safety is ensured. No injuries or significant damage to public property were reported from the rocket wreckage or flying pad debris. SpaceX founder Elon Musk said his company could be ready to launch the next Starship in six to eight weeks with the FAA's approval.

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