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Elon Musk Targets South Africa for SpaceX Launches
6/15/2025
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- Elon Musk is eyeing the Denel Overberg rocket test site near Cape Town for future SpaceX launches, targeting orbital capability by 2028. This development could revolutionize satellite deployment, particularly for Starlink. Yet, regulatory hurdles in South Africa are prompting a government policy review, potentially reshaping Africa's position in the global space arena.
