SpaceX argues that the FAA's proposed penalties reflect the agency's inability to adapt to the rapid pace of its expansion in the commercial space sector.
The allegations of violations stem from two instances where SpaceX allegedly failed to follow launch license requirements, leading to the largest fines from the FAA against a commercial launch provider.
In its defense, SpaceX asserts that the operations in question had prior approval from a U.S. government's range safety authority, challenging the FAA's jurisdiction over certain regulatory aspects.
SpaceX's letter emphasizes that changes made to operations were not relevant to public safety concerns and questions the FAA's processing capabilities for their license amendments.
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