In an unforeseen development, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made a playful suggestion on X (formerly known as Twitter) in response to a recent environmental concern.
The Coastal Bend Bird Observatory (CBBO) report highlighted the destruction of eggs in shorebird nests near a SpaceX launch site.
According to the Coastal Bend Bird Observatory (CBBO) report, a recent SpaceX launch from Starbase, Texas, led to the destruction of eggs in nine shorebird nests. The report explains how the sonic boom from the launch caused damage to at least 22 eggs within nine observed tern nests.
While the full impact is still being investigated, the report underscores the potential ecological repercussions of such launches.
Elon Musk’s Comment
In a light-hearted manner, Musk tweeted, “To make up for this heinous crime, I will refrain from having omelettes for a week.”
— elonmusk (@elonmusk)
This humorous remark, though not a formal apology, recognizes the environmental impact and adds Musk’s unique eccentricity to the discussion.
Public Response
The tweet generated a variety of reactions online. Some users found the comment amusing, appreciating the acknowledgment of the issue in a light-hearted way. Others saw it as dismissive, stressing the importance of more significant environmental efforts from SpaceX. Here are a few user responses.
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