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Federal agency failed to weigh possible environmental impacts of SpaceX rocket launch, lawsuit claims

Environmental groups claim the Federal Aviation Administration let SpaceX do its own environmental assessment before its rocket self-destructed above the Texas coast and debris rained down over a wide area.

The Texas Tribune

Lawsuit aims to protect Texas from Musk

"It's vital that we protect life on Earth even as we look to the stars in this modern era of spaceflight"

Salon

Environmentalists sue US regulator over impact of SpaceX launches

SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded over the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 and debris was scattered from the launch pad.

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Conservation groups sue US regulator over SpaceX launches

Washington (AFP) - US conservation groups on Monday announced they are suing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for not doing enough to protect the environment from SpaceX's Starship program.

AFP

Environmental Groups Make Serious Move After Damaging SpaceX Explosion

SpaceX's semi-successful launch had a powerful impact on the environment.

The Street

Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Starship rocket

A coalition of environmental groups is suing the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, claiming the agency didn't fully analyze the environmental damage that SpaceX's Starship could cause.

Space

Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Texas rocket launch

The Federal Aviation Administration is being sued by wildlife and environmental groups over SpaceX's launch of its giant rocket from Texas

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Why Your Next Plane Trip Might Be Faster

The new plan is expected to save 6,000 minutes of travel time annually.

The Street

Many Airlines Will Be Flying Higher to Avoid In-Air Traffic

The FAA reworked 169 flight routes along the East Coast to "redistribute volume across all available airspace."

The Street

1 killed when plane slams into hillside in LA neighborhood

Authorities say one person was killed in the weekend crash of a single-engine plane that slammed into a grassy hillside above a Los Angeles neighborhood amid dense fog

The Independent UK

Report: FAA overruled engineers, let Boeing Max keep flying

A new report says some engineers for the Federal Aviation Administration wanted to ground the Boeing 737 Max soon after a second deadly crash, but were overruled by higher-ups at the FAA

The Independent UK

Musk's exploded rocket devastates a town

From destroying a parked van to burning a state park, SpaceX's April 20 Starship explosion is raising eyebrows

Salon

Debris blast from SpaceX rocket launch renews environmental questions

Spacex starship’s explosive nature of the launch at ground level has drawn heightened scrutiny from the government and environmental organisations

The Hindu

Delta and JetBlue Make Move Passengers Will Hate (Southwest Isn't Doing This)

It's not just JetBlue and Delta: American and United Airlines are making the same unpopular decision.

The Street

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SpaceX Starship launch under FAA investigation after raining potentially hazardous debris on homes and beaches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the April 20 launch of SpaceX’s Starship amid claims the launch smashed windows and rained ash on the habitats of endangered animals.

LiveScience

Disastrous SpaceX launch under federal investigation after raining potentially hazardous debris on homes and beaches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the April 20 launch of SpaceX’s Starship amid claims the launch smashed windows and rained ash on the habitats of endangered animals.

The Guardian - US

Every time a SpaceX rocket explodes, I wonder if we should tax the rich more

The enormous expense of these rockets could have been spent on addressing the many crises that we face on our fragile planet

Salon

How NOTAM keeps planes in the sky

The system grounded thousands of flights when it crashed in January. This is what happened, and how NOTAM works

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The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration says he will leave

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration will leave the agency this summer, putting pressure on the White House to quickly find a replacement.

The Independent UK

Acting head of Federal Aviation Administration is leaving

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration is leaving this summer, putting pressure on the White House to find a replacement fast

Space

SpaceX's 1st Starship launches on epic test flight, explodes in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly'

SpaceX launched its gigantic Starship rocket toward space for the first time ever today (April 20), a milestone that could presage humanity's expansion out into the solar system.

Axios

Brace yourself for a summer of air travel hell

It's unusual for all these powers that be to hint so loudly that we're in for a rough few months.

Daily Record

Southwest Airlines flights grounded all across USA leaving livid passengers stuck

Passengers were grounded all across America today, April 18, after a firewall failure.

AFP

Southwest Airlines temporarily halts US departures on tech issue

New York (AFP) - Southwest Airlines temporarily grounded all US flights Tuesday due to a technology problem, delaying more than 1,700 departures and hitting its share price.

Space

SpaceX Starship launch could harm South Texas birds, advocacy group says

SpaceX is set to launch its Starship spacecraft from a coastal town in Texas, but an environmental advocacy group says Florida would be the better choice.

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