SpaceX said on Thursday its debris recovery efforts after last week's Starship explosion have been hindered and it has sought cooperation from Mexico, whose president has raised the possibility of legal action against the company.

President Claudia Sheinbaum says the country is reviewing the environmental and security impacts of SpaceX's tests, which happen across the border from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

SpaceX's efforts to recover debris from the recent Starship explosion have faced challenges. The company seeks Mexico's assistance amid potential legal actions concerning environmental impacts. This follows multiple Starship incidents that raised concerns about international laws and contaminated areas in Mexico,