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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 chief says Boeing and SpaceX should be treated the same after Elon Musk accuses regulator of playing favorites
Elon Musk attacked the regulator, saying that it was fining his rocket company "for trivia" and that it should focus on ...
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 ...
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 ...