SpaceX Starship's Noise Levels Raise Environmental Concerns

The powerful rocket's launches are causing alarm over potential damage to structures and wildlife.

SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, produces noise levels between 105 and 125 decibels during liftoff and landing, with peaks reaching 144.6 decibels.
The noise from the rocket is comparable to standing 200 feet away from a Boeing 747 during takeoff, even when measured six miles from the launch site.
Scientists warn that the sonic booms from Starship could cause structural damage to buildings, such as glass breakage, in nearby communities like Port Isabel, Texas.
Environmental experts express concern over the impact of the noise on local wildlife, including endangered bird species living in protected areas near the launch site.
SpaceX plans to increase Starship launches significantly, with up to 400 launches projected over the next four years, intensifying the need for regulatory review of noise impacts.