U.S. Judge dismisses lawsuit against SpaceX Starship Boca Chica launch site

U.S. Judge dismisses lawsuit against SpaceX Starship Boca Chica launch site

A U.S. district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by conservation groups challenging the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of SpaceX’s expanded rocket launch operations in Boca Chica, Texas.  The ruling, issued Monday, found that the FAA had met its obligations in reviewing the potential environmental effects of Starship launches. FAA review withstands legal challenge The lawsuit centered on whether the FAA properly assessed t…