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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 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.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and regulators are at odds over Starship’s next launch
With Starship’s next launch delayed, the tech mogul has accused regulators of waging “lawfare” against his company as he pressures them to expedite approvals.
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
SpaceX sent a letter to top Congressional leaders on Wednesday denying allegations that it violated its launch licenses on two separate occasions last year, which has resulted in regulators seeking $633,
SpaceX 'forcefully rejects' FAA allegation it violated launch requirements
SpaceX said Thursday it "forcefully rejects" the Federal Aviation Administration's contention it failed to follow license requirements and did not get approval for changes before two launches in 2023.
Elon Musk threatens to sue FAA after feds propose fining SpaceX $633,000
The Federal Aviation Administration alleged Tuesday that SpaceX violated its launch license requirements on two occasions last year by using an unauthorized launch control center and fuel farm at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Watch SpaceX fire up Starship engines ahead of fifth test flight
SpaceX has shared footage of a recent static fire test involving its Starship spacecraft, a modified version of which will ...
Everything We Know About SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Engine
SpaceX has announced its third-generation reusable methane-oxygen staged combustion engine, the Raptor 3. This is what we ...
Is someone pulling a SpaceX Starship booster from the sea?
A service ship with a giant crane has been loitering off the coast of Boca Chica Beach near a spot in the Gulf where the ...
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SpaceX fires up 6th Starship to prep for test flight (video, photo)
The company performed a "static fire" on Wednesday (Sept. 18) at its Starbase site in South Texas, briefly igniting the six Raptor engines of Ship 31, the upper stage of the vehicle that will conduct ...
SpaceX Rocket Catches Fire, Fell Over While Landing At Sea After Starlink Launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fell over and caught fire after a landing aboard one of the company's drone-ships. Credit: SpaceX ...
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SpaceX Secures Velo3D Technology Rights: A Strategic Lifeline or Temporary Solution?
In addition, there are words describing what happens in the case of Velo3D’s possible bankruptcy. The wording suggests that ...
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Comment on SpaceX Launches from Vandenberg
Last month the California Coastal Commission heard public comments regarding the Department of Air Force application for ...
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Why the SpaceX Starship launch pad matters
Launch pads, however, are often overlooked even by spaceflight afficionados. Still, without a well-designed and properly ...
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SpaceX to “rescue” Velo3D with $8 million licensing and service deal
Discover how SpaceX is helping Velo3D navigate challenging times by collaborating on metal additive manufacturing.
Elon Musk Blasts FAA For Targeting SpaceX Over 'Petty Matters,' While Ignoring Boeing's Safety Issues: This 'Puts Human Lives At Risk' (Updated)
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to criticize the Federal Aviation ...