US Considering Offshore Territory for Space Launches

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The Trump administration is exploring the use of over 3 billion acres of US offshore territory for space launches.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is seeking public input on utilizing the Outer Continental Shelf for launch platforms and re-entry sites, citing economic and national security benefits, though environmentalists raise concerns.

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The Trump administration is exploring the use of over 3 billion acres of US offshore territory for space launches. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is seeking public input on utilizing the Outer Continental Shelf for launch platforms and re-entry sites, citing economic and national security benefits, though environmentalists raise concerns.

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