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SpaceX admits launch surge could block local access
Original: From ‘pinky promises’ to reality: SpaceX admits 30 launches a day will block local access
SpaceX has reportedly acknowledged that scaling up to as many as 30 launches a day could restrict local access around its launch sites. The admission, framed in the report as a break from earlier informal assurances, raises concerns among nearby residents about access, safety and disruption. Critics say the company's rapid Starship testing pace is outstripping what local communities were promised.
Why now: The scale of SpaceX's planned launch cadence directly affects residents near its launch facilities, making the admission controversial.
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