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Judge Allows Transfer of Wildlife Refuge Land to SpaceX Amid Conservation Concerns

A federal judge has ruled in favor of proceeding with the controversial land swap between SpaceX and a federal wildlife refuge in Texas. Despite objections from conservationists regarding the potential environmental impact, the judge declined to block the transfer, stating that the plan can go ahead as approved by the Trump administration. The decision allows SpaceX to acquire acres of the wildlife refuge, marking a significant step in the ongoing exchange of land that has faced legal challenges.
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