The California Coastal Commission voted 6-4 on Thursday to reject the Air Force’s plan allowing SpaceX to launch up to 50 rockets annually from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The decision followed concerns about SpaceX’s operations being classified as military activity, shielding them from acquiring necessary permits.
Commissioner Gretchen Newsom criticized Elon Musk’s political rhetoric, particularly his tweets about Hurricane Helene and FEMA, which became a focal point of the discussion. The Air Force pledged to continue working with the commission on environmental protection issues, despite the setback.
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