The Trump administration is evaluating a draft executive order that aims to lessen environmental review requirements for commercial rocket launch licenses. This order, encouraged by companies like SpaceX, could lead to more launch sites and increased frequency of launches while reducing federal oversight. Critics express concern about potential risks to public safety and environmental protection, questioning whether deregulation could endanger habitats and wildlife. The White House asserts its commitment to space dominance alongside public safety, while indicating that any changes in policies remain speculative until formally announced by President Trump.
"It would not be reasonable for them to be rescinding regulations that are there to protect the public interest, and the public, from harm," said Jared Margolis, a senior attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity.
The Trump administration is committed to cementing America's dominance in space without compromising public safety or national security," said White House spokesperson Kush Desai.
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