- Dozens of South Texas homeowners have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, alleging gross negligence and trespassing.
- The residents claim that sonic booms from 11 rocket tests conducted between April 2023 and October 2025 caused damage to their properties.
- A 2023 Starship rocket launch reportedly destroyed its launch pad and scattered debris up to three-quarters of a mile away.
- The lawsuit, filed by 80 residents, seeks an unspecified amount of money for damage to walls, windows, and roofs, though specific details were not included.
- The Federal Aviation Administration authorised SpaceX to increase its launches from South Texas to 25 per year in 2025, a five-fold increase, amid ongoing local disputes.
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