Previous post on the topic: FAA fines SpaceX for launch license violations
ARS Technica article
Response on the situation from David Harris, SpaceX VP legal: https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1836765012855287937
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For nearly two years, SpaceX has voiced its concerns with the FAA’s inability to keep pace with the commercial spaceflight industry. It is clear that the Agency lacks the resources to timely review licensing materials, but also focuses its limited resources on areas unrelated to public safety.
These distractions continue to directly threaten national priorities and undercut American industry's ability to innovate.
SpaceNews article: SpaceX letter criticizes FAA for “systemic challenges” in launch licensing
That makes sense. Thanks!