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SpaceX Conducts Study on Potential Rocket-Shark Collisions Amid Ridiculous Regulations

Oct 20, 2024, 01:35 AM

Elon Musk has revealed that SpaceX was mandated to conduct a study to determine if its Starship rockets could potentially hit sharks or whales during launches. Musk expressed his frustration with the ridiculous regulation, noting the vastness of the ocean and the improbability of such an event. Despite his skepticism, SpaceX complied with the requirement to gather the necessary data, acknowledging it was very unlikely.