Elon Musk calls for accountability, says 'FAA should fine Boeing, not SpaceX, for stranding astronauts in Space'

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Elon Musk is in conflict with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which recently levied a fine of $633,009 against SpaceX for allegedly violating licensing regulations during two launches in 2023. According to the FAA, SpaceX utilized an unauthorized launch control room during the PSN SATRIA mission on June 18 and failed to conduct a required T-2 hour poll for another mission in May.
FAA Chief Counsel Marc Nichols stated, “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."

Musk's Criticism of FAA's Priorities

In a post on X, Musk expressed strong disapproval of the FAA's decision, accusing the agency of misallocating resources. He asserted, “This is deeply wrong and puts human lives at risk,” criticizing the FAA for prioritizing «petty matters» over significant safety concerns associated with Boeing. Musk noted that NASA had deemed the Boeing capsule unsafe for astronaut return, forcing the agency to turn to SpaceX. He stated, “Instead of fining Boeing for putting astronauts at risk, the FAA is fining SpaceX for trivia!"

SpaceX's Denial of Allegations

SpaceX has forcefully rejected the FAA's claims, asserting that it has complied with all regulatory requirements. In a statement, the company highlighted the distractions posed by the FAA's actions, stating, «These distractions continue to directly threaten