FAA Postpones SpaceX Hearings Amid Environmental Violations

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality accuses SpaceX of unauthorized wastewater discharge at its Boca Chica site.

FAA delays public hearings on SpaceX launch expansions pending further information.
TCEQ report alleges SpaceX discharged industrial wastewater without proper permits.
SpaceX refutes claims, stating its water deluge system uses potable water and meets regulatory standards.
Environmental groups demand stricter oversight and public hearing format changes.
Potential regulatory violations could impact SpaceX's future launch operations and NASA commitments.