Headline: UNCAPTIONED: California Regulators Again Reject Plan to Boost SpaceX Launches
Caption:
California Regulators Again Reject Plan to Boost SpaceX Launches. California’s Coastal Commission has once again voted down a U.S. military plan to ramp up SpaceX launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. In a unanimous decision Thursday, commissioners rejected the proposal to double annual launches from 50 to 100, citing a lack of data on potential impacts to wildlife and nearby communities. They also criticized the absence of representatives from the Space Force or SpaceX to answer questions. This marks the second rejection in less than a year. CEO Elon Musk is already suing the commission over its October vote, which blocked an earlier increase. That debate veered into politics, drawing rebukes from Governor Gavin Newsom, but Thursday's discussion focused solely on environmental and permitting concerns. Despite the vote, the commission has no power to stop the military from proceeding. Officials have already moved forward with more launches, arguing federal authority overrides state rules in the name of national security.
Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,California Coastal Commission,SpaceX,Vandenberg Space Force Base,US military plan,launch increase,50 to 100 launches,wildlife impact,community impact,Space Force absence,SpaceX absence,Elon Musk lawsuit,October vote,Gavin Newsom,environmental concerns,permitting concerns,federal authority,state rules,national security
PersonInImage: