Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will sue the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for what he describes as "regulatory overreach". This follows the FAA’s proposal to fine SpaceX over $630,000 for alleged violations during two 2023 launches. Musk claims that the FAA’s actions are politically motivated and improper.
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said his rocket company plans to sue the Federal Aviation Administration for “regulatory overreach.”
- Musk’s threat of litigation came after the FAA said it would levy fines against SpaceX over purported licensing and safety-related violations during two launches in 2023.
- In a recent blog post, SpaceX complained about “difficulties launch companies face in the current regulatory environment,” specifically pertaining to “launch and reentry licensing.”
“NASA puts their faith in @SpaceX for all astronaut transport to and from the [International Space Station], but somehow [FAA] leadership thinks they know better,” he wrote in a post to his almost 200 million followers.
In another post, Musk said, “I am highly confident that discovery will show improper, politically-motivated behavior by the FAA.”
The FAA did not respond to CNBC’s request for comment.
NASA puts their faith in @SpaceX for all astronaut transport to and from the @Space_Station, but somehow @FAANews leadership thinks they know better … https://t.co/np2lx4ZhFv
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 17, 2024