The President of Mexico has accused SpaceX of polluting the border area
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that SpaceX rocket launches in Texas have polluted the country's territory, and the government is studying the consequences. Rocket fragments have already been found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
Rocket launches by SpaceX in Texas have caused pollution on the Mexican side of the border. This was stated by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a daily press briefing, Bloomberg writes, reports UNN.
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According to her, the government is studying the consequences of Starship rocket launches in terms of safety and the environment. A meeting with relevant ministers is to take place soon. The authorities are checking which laws may have been violated, and if such facts are discovered, they will file appropriate lawsuits.
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SpaceX's launch site, called Starbase, located in Texas near the border with Mexico, has long been a concern for local environmentalists.
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In particular, in early June, fragments of the rocket were found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. This was reported by La Jornada, citing a local environmental organization that protects sea turtles.
SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has not yet commented on these allegations.
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