SpaceX's proposed commercial spaceport lies near Brownsville, Texas not far from the Mexican border. (Credit: Google Maps)
There was a big turnout last night at a hearing in Texas on SpaceX’s proposed commercial spaceport:
Hundreds of people turned out Tuesday for a public hearing on SpaceX’s proposal to build a satellite launch site in Cameron County, and virtually all comments from the public showed support for the project.
Dozens of people took the microphone and all supported the venture, according to Gilberto Salinas, spokesman for the Brownsville Economic Development Council. A few people voiced concerns for wildlife in the area.
The Federal Aviation Administration hosted Tuesday hearing to help assess the proposal by Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, for a launch pad in Cameron County. The gathering, held at the ITEC Center, attracted an estimated 500 people, all seeking information or wanting to offer comments.
The FAA heard from local, county and state officials as well as educators and students — all showing support for space technology making its way to one of the poorest areas in the nation.
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