The Center for Biological Diversity is a non-profit organization that works to protect endangered species and wild places through legal action, scientific advocacy, and creative media. While not directly involved in building or launching space technologies, the Center addresses space industry impacts on Earth's biodiversity. It advocates for mitigating the environmental consequences of space-related activities, such as rocket launches, on wildlife and ecosystems. The Center often partners with other environmental groups and engages with agencies like the FAA regarding space industry regulations.
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Center for Biological Diversity, American Bird Conservancy, Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, Inc., Save RGV, and Surfrider Foundation filed a supplemental legal claim in federal court on 2023-12-15 regarding licensing of Starship launches from SpaceX’s Starbase site near Brownsville, Texas.