The chief of the largest fire department that responds to the complex near Boca Chica Beach has been left out of monthly meetings between the company and other emergency agencies.

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During launches, the Super Heavy booster’s cluster of engines generates enormous thrust and shockwaves. Without suppression, these forces can damage concrete, structures, and nearby hardware. The high-pressure deluge system floods the launch area with thousands of gallons of water in seconds, reducing heat and dispersing acoustic vibrations.

OSHA found seven safety violations during its investigation of a crane toppling over while clearing debris from a rocket explosion at Starbase.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded minutes after launching on an uncrewed test flight, a fiery ending for the inaugural flight of a vehicle that Elon Musk wants to eventually fly on deep-space missions. Mr. Musk, SpaceX’s founder and chief executive ...