Believed SpaceX debris found on Mexico beach after launch

PLAYA BAGDAD, Tamaulipas (ValleyCentral) — Following SpaceX's ninth Starship launch, photos circulating online show debris believed to be from the rocket washing up on Mexican beaches.

Alleged plastic, aluminum debris, and rocket tanks were seen washed up on Playa Badgad, located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Jesus Elias Ibarra Rodriguez, a Veterinarian from Rio Bravo and President of Conibio Global A.C., discovered the debris and has been documenting the sightings of waste believed to be generated by the SpaceX rocket.

Ibarra Rodriguez, along with his organization, inspected approximately 24 miles of the beach and allegedly found millions of plastic residues reaching the Playa Bagdad shoreline.

"Esto pone en alto riesgo a todo el ecosistema marino, genera un impacto negativo en las familias pescadoras, y representa un peligro para embarcaciones que podrían colisionar con los tanques dispersos en el mar," said Ibarra Rodriguez in a social media post.

His quote translates to, "This puts the entire marine life ecosystem at a high risk and negatively affects local fishing. It also poses a threat to boats that may collide with the floating tanks."

Washed-up litter shows tags labeled with SpaceX markings, including the 4,500-pound tanks believed to be part of Starship’s fire suppression system.

Ibarra Rodriguez wants the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection to escalate the event to an international level, so "SpaceX is held accountable for the damage it is causing."

ValleyCentral reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for comment on this situation and has yet to hear back.