It was an environmental nightmare; the launchpad is surrounded by a wildlife habitat thats home to endangered species.
SpaceX did not respond to Gizmodos request for comment.
Earlier in 2022, aninvestigation from the U.S.
SpaceX is looking to expand its launchpad in Boca Chica.Photo: SpaceX
Fish and Wildlife Servicereported that populations of snowy and piping ploverstwo shorebird speciesdropped drastically near the SpaceX site.
SpaceX recentlyannouncedplans to build a restaurant and a shopping center near the companys spaceport facility in South Texas.
TPWD is seeking public comment on the land exchange deal before and on January 25.
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