Elon Musk Blasts FAA For Targeting SpaceX Over 'Petty Matters,' While Ignoring Boeing's Safety Issues: This 'Puts Human Lives At Risk'
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to criticize the Federal Aviation Administration for penalizing SpaceX while neglecting safety issues at Boeing Co
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. What Happened: According to Musk’s post, the FAA has been focusing on “petty matters” concerning SpaceX, instead of addressing significant safety concerns at Boeing. He stated that this misallocation of resources endangers human lives.
Musk referenced a letter from SpaceX to Congress, highlighting the FAA’s inability to keep pace with the commercial spaceflight industry. The letter was addressed to key members of the U.S. Congress, including Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
SpaceX’s letter detailed alleged violations cited by the FAA, including the use of an unapproved propellant farm and an updated communications plan. SpaceX denied these allegations, asserting that the FAA’s actions were untimely and unrelated to public safety.
“This is deeply wrong and puts human lives at risk,” Musk wrote.
The letter also pointed out that the FAA had approved the same propellant farm for other launches, questioning the consistency of the agency’s safety determinations. SpaceX emphasized its commitment to safety and criticized the FAA for its inefficiencies.
Musk’s post concluded with a call for change, stating, “Enough is enough,” and urging Congress to address the FAA’s shortcomings.
SpaceX letter to Congress.
The @FAANews leadership spends their resources attacking @SpaceX for petty matters that have nothing to do with safety, while neglecting real safety issues at Boeing. This is deeply wrong and puts human lives at risk.
NASA deemed the Boeing capsule… https://t.co/Y3A2F6xcv1
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