CNN —Environmental groups are suing the Federal Aviation Administration in federal court over SpaceX’s launch of its massive Starship rocket last month.
‘All kinds of environmental harm’Ahead of the launch on April 20, the FAA issued a finding that the launch would have no significant impact on its surrounding environment.
Margolis told CNN that the SpaceX explosion proves the groups’ legal argument that the FAA erred in its decision-making.
The FAA’s roleThe FAA licenses commercial rocket launches and gave the green light for the SpaceX launch attempt after more than a year of back-and-forth.
When asked about potential legal backlash from environmental groups on Saturday, Musk was defiant.