HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Elon Musk wants to splashdown his SpaceX rockets in a much larger area in Hawaii waters and Hawaii residents are encouraged to weigh in.
The space exploration company is asking the FAA for a landing zone about 20 times larger than its current zone.
The proposal also seeks to increase the number of landings from 5 to 25 a year.
The new area would include waters used by fishermen and humpback whales. It’ll also encompass significant areas like Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
A FAA biological opinion from 2022 found the previous landing area would not cause harm to marine mammals or critical habitats.
Currently, the FAA is not conducting an environmental impact statement but public feedback could trigger a review.
The deadline to submit input is this Friday.
Click here to submit input.
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Attention Hawaii residents! Public input is being sought for Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to splash down in Hawaii waters.
SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is currently in the process of developing a new spacecraft that will be used to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Part of the testing for this spacecraft involves splashing down in the waters off the coast of Hawaii.
While this development is exciting for the advancement of space travel, it is important that the concerns and input of Hawaii residents are taken into consideration. Issues such as environmental impacts, safety measures, and disruption to local marine life must be carefully considered before any splashdowns take place.
If you have any thoughts or concerns about SpaceX’s plans to splash down in Hawaii waters, now is the time to speak up. Public input will be crucial in shaping the future of this project and ensuring that it is carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Please attend the upcoming public meetings and hearings to voice your opinions and contribute to the decision-making process. Your input is valuable and will help ensure that SpaceX’s operations in Hawaii waters are conducted with the utmost care and consideration for the environment and local communities.
Let’s work together to ensure that this exciting venture benefits not only the space industry, but also the beautiful state of Hawaii and its residents. Thank you for your participation and involvement in this important matter.
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