SpaceX's plans to expand its launch operations at Florida's Kennedy Space Center have ignited a surprising backlash—from a nudist community.

Playalinda Beach, a remote stretch of the Canaveral National Seashore known for its legal nude sunbathing, could see access to the beach reduced by as many as 60 times per year, sparking vocal opposition from nudists, environmentalists and local residents.

Newsweek contacted the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) and SpaceX for comment outside normal working hours.

Why It Matters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing a draft environmental impact statement that would allow SpaceX to launch its Starship rocket system from Launch Complex 39A. The rocket's size and explosive launch profile would expand exclusion zones,

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