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As SpaceX fine-tunes its Starship rocket for another test launch, a new obstacle is emerging—the Mexican government. On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned potentially using international law to crack down on Elon Musk's company for creating space debris along the Mexican coast. SpaceX's launch facility sits across the border from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Last week, a Starship rocket exploded on the ground during a test, creating debris along the coast, including in Tamaulipas. In response, Sheinbaum said her government is investigating whether SpaceX has broken any international laws, adding, "There is contamination." The review will look at both the environmental and security impacts of the Starship tests. Environmental groups in Tamaulipas also allege the SpaceX debris has killed and endangered marine wildlife in the area. However, SpaceX says it’s already working with the Mexican government to clear the debris. “As previously stated, there are no haz...

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