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Re:Starship will attempt a launch this weekend by philwelch on Tuesday November 14, 2023 @01:25AM (#38259835)
Maybe for the kids, but I didn’t use ear protection and I don’t remember noticing anyone around me who did. It’s not dangerously or uncomfortably loud from the park in my experience.

Bring binoculars. You don’t need them to see the rocket on the pad but it flies away pretty fast once it’s going, and they’re useful for watching propellant load and noticing other details. I also bring camping chairs, sunscreen, bug spray, and a bottle of water.

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Re:Starship will attempt a launch this weekend by euroderf on Tuesday November 14, 2023 @05:55AM (#38261686)
What's the advice to the public about not wondering off the beaten track ? I ask because there's special forces in the swamps, looking for troublemakers/saboteurs.
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Re:Starship will attempt a launch this weekend by philwelch on Tuesday November 14, 2023 @03:46PM (#38269487)
The island is across the water from the launch site, and SpaceX has its own fences and security for the facilities on their side. There’s also an employees only viewing area on the island. There’s also a protected wetlands but that’s unrelated.
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