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California officials reject more SpaceX rocket launches, with some citing Musk's X posts

Los Angeles Times
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California Coastal Commission rejected SpaceX 's plan to launch up to 50 rockets a year from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday .

Military officials argue that SpaceX launches should be considered a federal activity because all of its launches benefit military objectives, regardless of whether the payloads being carried by the rockets are for the government or for Musk ’s private satellite internet company.

The California Coastal Commission wants to increase monitoring of sonic booms from SpaceX rocket launches.

The company is expected to double that number of launches by 2025 as it continues to push its reach into space exploration.

The commission can’t unilaterally impose restrictions or conditions on the military, which uses SpaceX as a military contractor, but it works to mitigate the effects.

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