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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Alex Lang

Texas residents sue Elon Musk’s SpaceX saying massive sonic booms have damaged their homes

Dozens of homeowners are suing Elon Musk’s SpaceX, alleging that sonic booms from rocket testing damaged their Texas homes.

The lawsuit was filed last week in federal court by 80 South Texas residents. They accused SpaceX of gross negligence and trespassing from sonic booms that happened during 11 rocket tests between April 2023 and October 2025, according to the Texas Tribune.

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