🌱 Will Thursday’s Starship launch shake South Padre Island with sonic booms?
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- Will Thursday’s Starship launch shake South Padre Island with sonic booms?
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📰 News we're reading
• SpaceX Starship Test Flight Could Launch From Starbase This Week (btxtoday.com) — South Padre Island residents are being warned they may hear sonic booms Thursday evening if SpaceX proceeds with its next Starship test from nearby Boca Chica. Local officials urge anyone traveling toward viewing spots or beaches to monitor Cameron County and Brownsville alerts for possible road, beach, and safety restrictions. Noise‑sensitive residents are encouraged to plan ahead during the launch window. 
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