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Spain delays rocket launch until Sept over risk of starting a wildfire (phys.org)

submitted 1 year ago by wjs018 to c/space

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"The postponement is motivated by obligatory compliance with the prevention of forest fires... as well as the high temperatures" in southern Spain "to ensure the safety of the area where the launch is carried out".

First time I have seen this cited as a reason for a launch delay.

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[–] BioDriver 2 points 1 year ago

Good guy Spain. I wish we had the environmental cognizance to avoid contamination.

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