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SpaceX sends letter to Congress contesting proposed FAA fines
On Tuesday (Sept. 17), the FAA announced that it plans to fine SpaceX $630,000 for allegedly skirting regulations on two launches last year. SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk responded to the news that same day, declaring on X (formerly Twitter) that the company intends to sue the FAA "for regulatory overreach."
SpaceX faces $633,000 fine from FAA over alleged launch violations: Musk plans to sue
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $633,009 fine against SpaceX for what it says were two separate launch violations in 2023.
SpaceX disputes $633K FAA fine, citing ‘systematic challenges’ with agency
When sent specific questions related to SpaceX’s response letter, an FAA representative directed TechCrunch to the two enforcement letters the agency issued to the company, which site the specific FAA regulations that state that a launch operator must follow the launch plan to the letter.
SpaceX blasts proposed FAA fines in complaint letter to Congress
SpaceX has sent a letter to high-ranking Senate and House committee members contesting the $630,000 fine proposed by the FAA for alleged launch violations.
FAA wants to fine SpaceX more than $600,000 for Space Coast launch site violations
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday it is seeking more than $600,000 in fines against SpaceX for violating licenses from its Space Coast launch sites.
Elon Musk threatens to sue FAA after feds propose fining SpaceX $633,000
Hours later, Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO, vowed to sue the FAA, calling the proposed penalties an example of "lawfare" against his company. "SpaceX will be filing suit against the FAA for regulatory overreach," Musk posted on X, his social media platform.
FAA fines SpaceX for launch license violations
The FAA intends to fine SpaceX more than $633,000 for violating its launch licenses, a decision SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he will fight in court.
SpaceX 'forcefully rejects' FAA conclusion it violated launch requirements
SpaceX said Thursday it "forcefully rejects" the Federal Aviation Administration's conclusion that Elon Musk's company failed to follow U.S. regulations during two rocket launches, alleged violations carrying $633,
SpaceX To Congress: The FAA Is Terrible At Overseeing Rocket Launches
SpaceX is harshly criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration after the agency proposed fining the Elon Musk company $633,009 for failing to follow launch rules last year.
SpaceX dinged by FAA for failing to get mission changes approved
On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a set of fines that total $633,009 over what it says were two instances of SpaceX launching missions with unapproved changes in violation of its license as well as skipping a required step for launch.
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SpaceX letter criticizes FAA for “systemic challenges” in launch licensing
In one Falcon 9 launch, the FAA said that SpaceX used a new launch control center without approval and skipped a required ...
SpaceX May Face $633,009 Penalty for Alleged FAA Safety Infractions
The company has gotten a number of penalties in recent years, but it all amounts to pocket change for Elon Musk.
SpaceX launch recap: SpaceX launch from Florida delivers two satellites for ESA
These Galileo satellites are the latest in the navigational satellite constellation, which according to ESA is "the world’s ...
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SpaceX launching 2 European navigation satellites tonight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch two European navigation satellites tonight (Sept. 17). It will be the 22nd flight ...
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SpaceX, Blue Origin, and ULA: Here are space sights you can see via Port Canaveral
SpaceX, and NASA. "Interest has been rising given the high cadence of launches and just organic interest on launch viewing ...
SpaceX Flights In 2024 Will Emit More CO2 In The U.S. Than Tesla Will Save
While he was once a warrior in the battle against climate change, or claimed to be, he has evolved into a climate denialist ...
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US government to fine SpaceX more than half a million over safety breaches
A government regulator has proposed SpaceX receive more than half a million dollars in penalties for safety violations it ...
Watch This Spectacular Video That Captures A Fiery Re-Entry Of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy
Watch how the atmospheric re-entry of one of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy's fairings, reported to be traveling at more than 15 times ...