MATAMOROS, Mexico - Debris from SpaceX ’s latest Starship test flight is reportedly being found along beaches in northeastern Mexico and parts of southern Texas, sparking concern among environmental groups and raising questions about the consequences of attempts to reach space.
The material, which is believed to be remnants of SpaceX’s ninth Starship test flight , includes fragments of aluminum, plastic shards and several large tanks, according to Conibio Global A.C., a nonprofit environmental organization.
The test flight from nearby Boca Chica, Texas , launched with no apparent issues on the night of May 27, but, during the mission, the Super Heavy booster failed to complete a controlled landing burn and crashed into the Gulf of America.
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