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Jilly_in_VA

(12,452 posts)
Sat Jul 12, 2025, 11:34 AM Jul 12

Could Mexico sue SpaceX? Debris from Starship rocket explosion prompts investigation

Billionaire Elon Musk's aggressive approach in developing SpaceX's massive Starship rocket from South Texas has led to spectacular fiery explosions time after time after time.

Now, it seems the United States’ neighbors south of the border are reaching the end of their patience.

During a recent news conference, Mexico's president indicated that a lawsuit could be forthcoming if investigators determine that Musk's spaceflight company has contributed to undue pollution and marine life die-off in the country.

The announcement comes after SpaceX's Starship, which the company is developing for human spaceflight, exploded in a fiery blaze last month. The mishap occurred as the giant spacecraft was being prepared for an engine test ahead of its next launch.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/legal/2025/07/10/spacex-mexico-threatening-lawsuit/84533684007/?tbref=hp

Go for it, Madam President!

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Could Mexico sue SpaceX? Debris from Starship rocket explosion prompts investigation (Original Post) Jilly_in_VA Jul 12 OP
We may need to rename the Gulf of Mexico LetMyPeopleVote Jul 12 #1
Oh Yea, please sue (F)Elon. Even if they lose they could lock it up so they can't keep shooting off their rockets here. flying_wahini Jul 12 #2

LetMyPeopleVote

(166,528 posts)
1. We may need to rename the Gulf of Mexico
Sat Jul 12, 2025, 11:43 AM
Jul 12

This may one of the best potential new names for the Gulf of Mexico




From now on, we need to clear all air traffic from the Gulf of Mexico whenever musk is going to launch one of his "tests"


flying_wahini

(8,126 posts)
2. Oh Yea, please sue (F)Elon. Even if they lose they could lock it up so they can't keep shooting off their rockets here.
Sat Jul 12, 2025, 11:48 AM
Jul 12

Get a Judge who won’t be able to hear the case for a long time.

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