Conservation groups sued the Federal Aviation Administration for approving SpaceX's rocket operations without conducting a deeper review of its environmental impact on land surrounding the Boca Chica, Texas, launchpad
Elon Musk-led SpaceX has few alternative options for test-launching its giant Starship spacecraft in the near term if a newly-filed lawsuit disrupts the breakneck speed of development at its remote Texas launch site, legal and industry experts say.
The National Space Council recently heard suggestions ranging from establishing a licensing "clearinghouse" to temporarily doing away with licensing altogether.
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