# The settlement was reached last week by the two sides, but the details won't be disclosed until it is approved by a judge.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-21 · Los Angeles Times*

## Key points

- SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission settled their lawsuit, pending court approval for details.
- The Space Force has authorized over 100 rocket launches per year from Vandenberg, surpassing state opposition.
- Judge Blumenfeld dismissed and limited several claims in the lawsuit but allowed some to proceed.
- The Space Force plans a 'super heavy' launchpad at Vandenberg for even more powerful rockets.
- Most of last year's 71 launches at Vandenberg were by SpaceX, potentially making it the world's busiest spaceport.

**Companies:** SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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