Overview

• The FAA alleges SpaceX violated licensing requirements during launches in June and July 2023.
• SpaceX used an unapproved launch control room and skipped a mandatory readiness poll for a June 2023 Falcon 9 launch.
• In July 2023, SpaceX utilized an unapproved rocket propellant farm for a Falcon Heavy mission.
• The proposed fines total $633,009, the largest civil penalty ever imposed by the FAA's commercial spaceflight division.
• Elon Musk has announced plans to sue the FAA, accusing the agency of regulatory overreach and lawfare.