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FAA administrator defends SpaceX licensing actions on safety grounds

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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said safety was the reason why it recently fined SpaceX and delayed an updated Starship launch license.

The remarks were made at a hearing of the aviation subcommittee of the House Transportation Committee .

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R- Calif. ) asked Whitaker if the FAA was applying “undue scrutiny” on SpaceX’s operations.

“SpaceX has been a very innovative company,” Whitaker responded.

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