Bahamas Suspends SpaceX Falcon 9 Landings Pending Environmental Review

The Bahamian government has announced a suspension of all SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landings pending a comprehensive environmental assessment following the explosion of a SpaceX Starship in March. The Director of Communications, Latrae Rahming, stated that no further clearances will be granted until the investigation is completed. Previously, the Bahamas had approved 19 Falcon 9 landings for 2025, each contingent on regulatory approvals. The debris from the Starship explosion, which fell into Bahamian airspace, was confirmed to contain no toxic materials and posed no significant threat to marine ecosystems. This precautionary measure reflects the government's commitment to balancing technological progress with environmental protection. SpaceX has not yet responded to the suspension announcement.