Mexico Investigates the Contamination from SpaceX Explosion Debris
Legal Actions Against SpaceX for Explosion Contamination
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she is exploring legal repercussions for Elon Musk’s SpaceX company after a recent rocket explosion scattered debris across the nation. During a press conference on Wednesday, she confirmed, “There is indeed contamination.” The president pledged to file necessary lawsuits in international court.
Review of Damages and Regulatory Compliance
In light of the incident, Mexico is launching a comprehensive review of the damage and its potential impact. Gov. Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas, where debris fell, emphasized the need to investigate whether SpaceX was complying with regulations regarding the project’s location near populated areas after a failed launch on May 27.
SpaceX has yet to respond to media requests for comments regarding the contamination claims. Musk commented on social media, suggesting the damage was “just a scratch,” without directly addressing the incident.
SpaceX officials maintain there were no hazards from the debris, stating, “Our Starbase team is actively working to safely manage the test site and the immediate surrounding area.”
They urged local residents to abstain from approaching the area while safety operations continue.
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