FAA proposes to fine SpaceX $633,000 over 2023 launch requirements By Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it plans to fine SpaceX $633,000 for failing to comply with licensing requirements and failing to get approval for modifications during two launches in 2023.

The FAA said SpaceX failed to win approval to revise its communications plan related to the launch license from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, including adding a new launch control room at Hangar X and eliminating the launch survey. preparation T-2 hours of his procedures before. a June 2023 launch. The FAA also said SpaceX used an unapproved rocket booster farm before a July 2023 mission.