Officials in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas have called for a federal investigation into SpaceX after fragments of one of the company’s rockets washed ashore, raising concerns about contamination of local beaches.
Karina Lises Sardiva, the director general for urban development and the environment, stated that she would request the federal authorities to look into the damage and possible risks associated with these rocket parts.
Saldivar pointed out that the fragments could pose a threat to local residents, insisting that her agency needs a formal inquiry from the Mexican Federal Environment Agency. However, it’s uncertain what actions the Mexican government might take regarding this situation.
Just last week, the US Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit from the Mexican government against a US gun manufacturer, as reported by Breitbart Texas. Following this ruling, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that her administration would explore other legal avenues to hold accountable those linked to the cartel violence in the country, attributing it partly to pervasive corruption.
The environmental concerns arose shortly after a SpaceX test flight, during which local groups reported finding several rocket pieces. According to a local newspaper, after the initial tests concluded on June 1, remnants of the rocket returned to the Gulf of Mexico in many smaller fragments. Reports indicate that some locals have collected these pieces, with a few being offered for sale on social media.
