For John, BLUF: California Bureaucrats are acting to strangle Mr Elon Musk's ingenuity and initiative. Nothing to see here; just move along.
From The Los Angeles Times, by 11 October 2024 at 2:35 PM.
Here is the lede plus five:
SpaceX's plans to launch more rockets from the California coast were rejected by a state commission this week, with some officials citing Elon Musk's political posts on X and raising concerns about the billionaire's labor record at his companies.We are talking about shutting down an operation that just recaptured a first stage back onto a gantry, ready to refuel and relaunch. For the first time.The plan to increase the number of rocket blasts into space up to 50 a year was rejected by the California Coastal Commission on Thursday despite assurances from Space Force and Air Force officials that they would increase efforts to monitor the effects that rocket launches have on nearby wildlife.
The military also vowed to mitigate the reach of sonic booms that often span across 100 miles of coastline, an issue that has caused controversy.
Members of the California Coastal Commission commended Space Force and Air Force representatives for reaching an agreement, but some cited their concerns about Musk, the owner of SpaceX, before rejecting the plan.
Among the issues raised were Musk's decision to insert himself in the presidential race, his spreading of conspiracy theories, the labor record of his companies and derogatory comments he has made about the transgender community.
"We're dealing with a company, the head of which has aggressively injected himself into the presidential race," commission Chair Caryl Hart said.
Is there any question about why firms are leaving California?
This kind of action in California adds to the swirl around if the Federal Government is out to get Mr Elon Musk. I hope this is just internet misunderstandings.
Regards — Cliff
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