California rejects further SpaceX rocket launches after Musks aggressive presidential race involvement [Video]

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State officials have rejected SpaceX’s plans to launch further rockets in California, after Elon Musk’s recent “aggressive” insertion into the US presidential race.

Questions have been raised as to whether actions by the space exploration company, owned by Musk, should be considered federal or private activity.

The plan …