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Bahamas Suspends SpaceX Falcon 9 Landings

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-16T11:02:20.720957+05:30

- The Bahamian government has halted all SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landings pending a full post-launch investigation. - No further clearances will be granted until an environmental assessment is reviewed, according to Bahamian Director of Communications Latrae Rahming. - In February, the Bahamas had approved 19 SpaceX landings through 2025, subject to regulatory approval. - The suspension follows a SpaceX Starship explosion last month, which resulted in debris falling into Bahamian airspace. - The debris was deemed non-toxic and not expected to significantly impact marine life or water quality. Source: [Channel Newsasia](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bahamas-suspends-spacex-landings-pending-post-launch-probe-5068556), [Channel Newsasia](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bahamas-suspends-spacex-rocket-landings-pending-post-launch-probe-5068556)

The Bahamian government has halted all SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landings pending a full post-launch investigation.
No further clearances will be granted until an environmental assessment is reviewed, according to Bahamian Director of Communications Latrae Rahming.
In February, the Bahamas had approved 19 SpaceX landings through 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
The suspension follows a SpaceX Starship explosion last month, which resulted in debris falling into Bahamian airspace.
The debris was deemed non-toxic and not expected to significantly impact marine life or water quality.

Source: Channel Newsasia, Channel Newsasia