EPISODE · Sep 21, 2023 · 6 MIN
SpaceX Starship Postponed to Next Year if Not Cleared
from Stage Zero Studio with Wil Waldon · host Frontier AI Labs
In today's episode, we focus on a somewhat unexpected twist in SpaceX's journey to the stars. The company's plans to re-launch its behemoth of a rocket, the Starship, could potentially hit some turbulence, not from technical faults, but due to environmental concerns. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is currently scrutinizing the rocket’s potential impact on endangered species in the Boca Chica region of Texas, where SpaceX's launch site is located. This regulatory obstacle could push SpaceX's ambitious timelines off course, adding layers of complexity to an already intricate situation.
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In today's episode, we focus on a somewhat unexpected twist in SpaceX's journey to the stars. The company's plans to re-launch its behemoth of a rocket, the Starship, could potentially hit some turbulence, not from technical faults, but due to environmental concerns. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is currently scrutinizing the rocket’s potential impact on endangered species in the Boca Chica region of Texas, where SpaceX's launch site is located. This regulatory obstacle could push SpaceX's ambitious timelines off course, adding layers of complexity to an already intricate situation.
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