Texas Supreme Court upholds SpaceX's authority to close Boca Chica Beach during rocket launches

Ruling means Boca Chica Beach, located near sprawling Starbase site, likely to close during future rocket launches A Texas beach can be closed during rocket launches by Elon Musk ’s SpaceX after the state’s supreme court ruled unanimously against a bid by environmental organizations to sue over…

First covered Jun 20, 2026 · 11:17 AM PT · 1 article

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6d Guardian Environment Texas environmentalists lose bid to block Musk’s SpaceX from closing beach — Ruling means Boca Chica Beach, located near sprawling Starbase site, likely to close during future rocket launches A Texas beach can be closed during rocket…

Appeared in: 2026-06-21 (#5)

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