Mainers will not benefit from coastal rocket launch sites
Economic and oversight concerns make this a bad idea for our state.
Mark Roman of Solon, a fine woodworker and member of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, responds to the idea of Maine becoming a spaceport.
“… a space industry could make beneficial contributions to Maine’s economy and to the national supply of viable launch sites.”
However, claims of economic benefits must be weighed against the potential harms to Maine's traditional economy, which relies heavily on commercial fishing and tourism.
Author's summary: Maine's economy may suffer from rocket launch sites.
- Maine's economy is dependent on commercial fishing and tourism.
- Rocket launch sites could bring toxic industrial activity to the state.
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