SpaceX plans to significantly increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, aiming for nearly 100 launches per year. This represents a substantial rise from the current rate of 50 launches annually. The California Coastal Commission has expressed concerns regarding the environmental effects of these launches on coastal wildlife and nearby residents. Tensions escalated when the commission rejected a plan for 50 launches, prompting SpaceX to sue the commission. The agency is responsible for protecting California's coast and is wary of potential circumvention of the permitting process by SpaceX due to its federal contractor status.
SpaceX aims to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base to nearly 100 annually, challenging the California Coastal Commission over environmental concerns.
The California Coastal Commission raised alarms over the environmental impacts of rapid fire rocket launches, influencing public and ecological interests amid increased activity.
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