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and start innovating yourself. Hi everybody and welcome back to
the Elon Musk podcast. Today's episode is about SpaceX
is Starship, recent explosion over the Gulf of Mexico.
I'm your host will Walden and spacex's recent test flight of
its next Generation. Starship spacecraft mounted on
the powerful super heavy rocket ended in an explosion shortly
after its launch from Boca Chica Starbase Texas on April 20th of
2023. Now, there was no crew on board
this in the focus. Shifts from this explosion to
understanding the impact of the explosion and local communities.
The health of those communities in the surrounding habitat and
Wildlife, including the endangered species of the area.
Now, the explosion resulted in a widespread distribution of sand
and Ash, like particulate matter and heavier debris, far beyond
the expected debris field. And as a precaution, the FAA,
the Federal Aviation Administration Is grounded
spacex's Starship super heavy launch program.
Pending the result of a mishap investigation.
No injuries are public property damage have been reported as of
Friday of last week. Now SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had
acknowledged before the test flight that the Starship vehicle
was likely to explode. However, he did not predict the
destruction of the launch pad or the far-reaching spread of
particulate matter which affected residents and habitats,
Nearby towns like Port Isabel and South Padre Island up to
five miles away. The explosion has raised
concerns about the potential health risks associated with the
Ash and sand like particular matter and the potential effects
on soil health and the consequences of inhaling or
touching the particulate matter. Remain unknown.
Additionally the noise particulate in heavier, debris
generated by the explosion. May have had a significant
impact on a dangered species in the area.
Such as the piping plover and the sea turtles that are nearby.
It also Kemp's Ridley, which is a critically endangered, species
of the full extent of the environmental impact of the
SpaceX launch can only be determined after samples are
evaluated in the debris. Field is comprehensively
measured particulate emissions or regulated under the federal
Clean Air Act and Texas, state law and are known to be
associated with pulmonary and respiratory issues.
They're considered a high Priority, pollutant by the EPA
critics argue that the FAA in Space X, then that adequately
assess the environmental risks associated with a launch in
roads were damaged and Gates were closed.
Following the explosion hindering, the ability of
wildlife, biologists and field researchers to study the damage
in nearby Wildlife Refuge areas. Now, must kiss stated that
SpaceX could be ready to launch again in one to two months.
However, before this can happen, the FAA must determine that any
system process or procedure related to the mishap does not
affect Public. Safety, the FAA and the Texas
regional office of the US fish and wildlife service are still
gathering information on the environmental impacts of the
launch. And in the meantime, SpaceX must
complete additional environmental mitigations and
asked the FAA to amend their launch license before they can
gain clearance for another launch.
Now, some experts believe the FAA requirements will be minimal
and easy for the company to fulfill, but not Mentally
effective in protecting, local residents and endangered
species. Now a senior attorney with the
center for biological diversity, stated, we are not against
space, exploration for the company or against SpaceX.
But while we're looking to the Stars, we should not readily
sacrifice communities, habitats and species as Jared Margolis
senior attorney at the center for biological diversity in the
aftermath of the Starship explosion has prompted
discussions on the need for more stringent, environmental and
safety. Safety protocols, when it comes
to space exploration with SpaceX and other private companies.
Continuing, to push the boundaries of space technology.
It's essential to ensure that the environment and local
communities are not compromising the pursuit of progress and in
response to the incident environmental groups and
concerned citizens are calling for more transparent and
thorough environmental assessments.
Before future launches, this would involve greater
collaboration between private companies like SpaceX the FAA
and other Military bodies, such as the US fish and wildlife
service. The objective would be to
develop comprehensive safety and environmental guidelines, the
minimize risk to communities wildlife and the environment.
Additionally, there is a need to invest in research and
development to explore innovative ways of mitigating,
the environmental impact of space launches.
This could include developing new tech and materials that
reduce emissions noise and debris generated during a
launch. Furthermore, the industry could
also explore - methods for propulsion have a lower
environmental footprint. Now, the environmental risks
highlighted by the SpaceX Starship explosion.
Also raised questions about the long-term sustainability of
space, exploration, and it's companies like SpaceX aim to
establish human settlements on Mars and other celestial bodies.
It's crucial to evaluate the potential consequences for our
homeland Earth, and the ecosystem and habitats that are
down here. And as we venture further into
the cosmos, Striking a balance between our ambitious, space
exploration goals, and preserving the environment.
Must remain a top priority implementing more robust, safety
measures conducting thorough environmental assessments and
investing in Innovative Technologies.
Will be a key to ensure that our Pursuit Of The Stars doesn't
come at the expense of people communities habitats, and
endangered species here at our home planet of Earth.
The SpaceX Starship explosion serves as a wake-up call for the
space industry. The Regulators and the public at
large, but you have to remember that this was just a test
vehicle and it underscores the importance of taking a proactive
approach to understanding and addressing the environmental and
safety concerns that come with space exploration.
Now SpaceX in the FAA and environmental activists could
work together and the journey to the Stars could be everybody.
And while they will ensure that we protect and preserve our
planet for future Generations. Oceans to come.
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