<ul><li>Rocket launches, especially from companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, have become more frequent, causing increased noise levels that impact communities.</li><li>The noise from rocket launches includes the roar of the rockets going up and the sonic booms from rocket boosters returning to Earth, shaking windows and disturbing residents.</li><li>The complexity of how sound waves travel during rocket launches poses challenges, as existing rules and limits designed for other noisy events may not be sufficient.</li><li>Scientists, like Kent Gee, are studying the sounds of spaceflight to understand what noise levels are acceptable and how to mitigate the impact, especially as companies like SpaceX test larger and louder rockets like Starship.</li></ul>

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