The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that a “plume cloud of pulverized concrete” deposited material as far as 6.5 miles northwest of the pad site.
severely damaged the launch pad, sending concrete, steel and other objects thousands of feet into the air, the Texas division of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said in its emailed statement.
Debris was found in Boca Chica State Park, which is managed by the service as part of the Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge. It said it has found no evidence of dead birds or other wildlife. The fire was south of the launch pad in the state park.The recent SpaceX Starship launch left behind a debris field at the launch pad.
The agency is legally responsible for protecting the public and private property from damage during launches. The Fish and Wildlife Service, which last year recommended mitigation steps to ease the environmental impact of the launch, said Wednesday that it was coordinating with the FAA on a site assessment, post-launch recommendations and compliance with the Endangered Species Act.
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