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Are Starship Launches Trashing Texas?

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Environmental Impact and Regulatory Concerns of SpaceX Launches

This chapter explores the unintended environmental consequences of SpaceX's rocket launches, focusing on the effects of wastewater runoff on wetlands. It examines regulatory challenges and potential shifts in oversight related to rocket exhaust and water usage.

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