STOP PROJECT RANGER — Hypersonic Missile & Rocket Facility in New Mexico

From Common Ground Rising STOP PROJECT RANGER Hypersonic Missile & Rocket FacilityRio Rancho Estates Public Meeting: Tuesday, October 21 · 6:30 p.m. Cielo Azul Elementary School Cafeteria3804 Shiloh Road NE (Off Unser & King Blvd) What’s Happening A company called Castelion Corporation proposes to build a hypersonic missile/rocket manufacturing and testing facility (“Project Ranger”) on New Mexico State Land OfficeContinue reading “STOP PROJECT RANGER — Hypersonic Missile & Rocket Facility in New Mexico”

May 10, 2024: U.S. Space Force presentation to California Coastal Commission on Vandenberg SFB operations

Friday, May 10, the U.S. Space Force gave a presentation to the California Coastal Commission on Vandenberg Space Force Base operations. This included their development plans. Item #7 Energy, Ocean Resources & Federal Consistencya. Informational presentation on Vandenberg Space Force Base operations. Presentation by the U.S. Space Force on space launch and landing operations atContinue reading “May 10, 2024: U.S. Space Force presentation to California Coastal Commission on Vandenberg SFB operations”

January 23, USAF SpaceX EIS Scoping Meeting on expanding operations and launches to 100/year at Vandenberg

Thursday, January 236 pm Pacific TimeVirtual public meetingUS Space Force, Vandenberg The Dept. of Air Force is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on changes to the SpaceX launch program at Vandenberg, and seeking public comments. Proposals include: ONLINE Join the Meetinghttps://mantech.zoomgov.com/j/1608982564 Zoom Meeting ID:160 898 2564 BY PHONECall in #: 1-669-254-5252Zoom Meeting ID: 160Continue reading “January 23, USAF SpaceX EIS Scoping Meeting on expanding operations and launches to 100/year at Vandenberg”

FAA considers Musk’s SpaceX plans to crash down near Hawaiʻi without complete environmental review – comments due January 17

From Civil Beat Public Should Weigh In On Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans To Splash Down Near Hawaiʻi Federal authorities have not required a thorough review, or consultation with Hawaiian stakeholders, for Starshipʻs proposed landing zones. By Lynda WilliamsJanuary 10, 2025 Since 2022, Elon Musk and SpaceX has requested larger and larger landing areas near Hawai‘i forContinue reading “FAA considers Musk’s SpaceX plans to crash down near Hawaiʻi without complete environmental review – comments due January 17”

December 15: California Coastal Commission considers two Vandenberg rocket launch projects

On Friday, December 15 the California Coastal Commission considers two rocket launch projects located at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The public can submit comments beforehand and also speak in-person or via zoom at the meeting, which will be held in the city of Santa Cruz. https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2023/12 (click on Friday tab) To speak at the FridayContinue reading “December 15: California Coastal Commission considers two Vandenberg rocket launch projects”

Popular Mechanics: Increased Spaceflight Will Warm Earth’s Stratosphere 4 Degrees

From Popular MechanicsJune 28, 2022 Excerpt: Black carbon in the atmosphere is like dressing Earth in a black shirt on a sunny day. It attracts and holds heat, leading to overall warming of the atmosphere. Airplanes also emit carbon pollution in this way, but there are a few key differences. First, airplanes emit respectively less carbonContinue reading “Popular Mechanics: Increased Spaceflight Will Warm Earth’s Stratosphere 4 Degrees”

The Hidden Problems of Rocket Launch Sites (VIDEO)

From Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in SpaceJune 19, 2022 New Global Network video looking at the many impacts from the explosion of rocket launch facilities worldwide Our latest video explores the various dangers that come from the growing numbers of rocket launch sites around the world.Tens of thousands of launches are havingContinue reading “The Hidden Problems of Rocket Launch Sites (VIDEO)”

Rockets destroy ozone and cause climate change – aerospace programs’ deadly impacts to the Earth

By Nina BeetyJanuary 24, 2022 Since its beginnings, the space industry has used PR, Hollywood, and a parade of stars to carve itself into the public psyche, including targeting children. Aerospace costs have been largely ignored or hidden, but these costs are serious and accelerating. The ozone layer in the sky continues to deteriorate despiteContinue reading “Rockets destroy ozone and cause climate change – aerospace programs’ deadly impacts to the Earth”