"Safety drives everything we do at the FAA, including a legal responsibility for the safety oversight of companies with commercial space transportation licenses. Failure of a company to comply with the safety requirements will result in consequences." - Marc Nichols, FAA Chief Counsel.
SpaceX's impatience has led to proposed civil penalties totaling $633,009, stemming from violations of launch licenses during the June and July satellite launches.
In June, the launch of an Indonesian satellite from an unapproved facility resulted in a $350,000 penalty while the July launch of EchoStar XXIV incurred a $283,009 fine.
Musk's ongoing tensions with the FAA have surfaced amid complaints regarding SpaceX's disregard for necessary safety protocols and approval processes as the company pushes forward with ambitious projects.
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