SpaceX Sues California Commission Over Alleged Political Bias
Elon Musk's company claims the California Coastal Commission unlawfully denied additional rocket launches due to Musk's political views.
- SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing it of political discrimination after the agency denied a request to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The commission rejected SpaceX's proposal for 50 annual launches, citing concerns over environmental impacts and Musk's political statements.
- Phantom Space CEO Jim Cantrell supports SpaceX, asserting that the commission's decision reflects political bias, which he describes as anti-competitive.
- Legal experts suggest SpaceX's First Amendment claim could succeed if Musk proves his political views influenced the commission's decision.
- California Assemblyman Bill Essayli criticized the commission, arguing that its decision was politically motivated and detrimental to national security interests.





























