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SpaceX Hits Back At FAA Chief For Pinning Starship Delays On Safety Concerns: 'Every Statement He Made Was Incorrect'
Elon Musk‘s SpaceX on Tuesday slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Mike Whitaker for his comments defending delays in greenlighting the next launch of its Starship launch vehicle.
FAA administrator defends SpaceX licensing actions on safety grounds
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said safety was the reason why it recently fined SpaceX and delayed an updated Starship launch license.
FAA chief says SpaceX needs to operate at 'highest level of safety'
Elon Musk's SpaceX must operate at the "highest level of safety," the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday, defending a proposed $633,000 fine against the company for violating agency rules ahead of two 2023 launches.
FAA Hits SpaceX with $633,000 Fine Over 2023 Launch Violations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $633,000 fine against SpaceX for violating safety regulations during two launches in 2023. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stated that SpaceX operated without necessary permits and failed to comply with federal safety guidelines.
FAA defends Starship licensing delays
A day after harsh criticism from Congress and industry, the FAA defended its approach to launch licensing and, specifically, its work with SpaceX.
FAA chief defends latest delay for SpaceX rocket launch
The fine is related to two launches SpaceX conducted in 2023 using plans not approved by the agency. The FAA has separately decided to delay SpaceX's fifth test launch for its Sta
FAA Stresses Safety in SpaceX Operations Amid Penalty Dispute
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker emphasized the need for SpaceX to adhere to safety regulations as the agency defends a $633,000 fine against the company. SpaceX, under Elon Musk, faced criticism for multiple violations related to recent launches.
FAA chief says Boeing and SpaceX should be treated the same after Elon Musk accuses regulator of playing favorites
Elon Musk attacked the regulator for fining his rocket company "for trivia" and said it should focus on Boeing's Starliner ...
SpaceX’s Starship Looks Like an Alien Spacecraft as It Emerges from the Seafloor
SpaceX recovered the remains of its Starship rocket from the bottom of the sea as the company awaits approval to launch its ...
See SpaceX’s Starship rocket get stacked ahead of its fifth test flight
SpaceX has shared images of it Starship rocket, which is stacked and ready for a launch on its fifth flight test.
Elon Musk's SpaceX slams FAA in letter to Ted Cruz and other lawmakers
Elon Musk's SpaceX slams FAA in letter to congressional officials saying the regulator is hindering its business ...
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FAA to fine SpaceX for breaking launch rules, drawing rebuke from Musk
The FAA alleges SpaceX bypassed several safety measures that the ... Musk said his company is waiting for regulatory ...
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SpaceX's Starship won't be licensed to fly again until late November, FAA says
" SpaceX must meet all safety, environmental and other licensing requirements prior to FAA launch authorization," agency officials said in an emailed statement to Space.com on Wednesday (Sept. 11). "A ...
SpaceX In Violation Of Texas, Federal Law On Some Matters, Says FAA — Agency Hits Back At Elon Musk's Rocket Company
The Federal Aviation Administration has defended its decision to delay a SpaceX launch, citing safety concerns and regulatory ...