The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $633,000 fine against SpaceX for violating safety regulations during two launches in 2023. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stated that SpaceX operated without necessary permits and failed to comply with federal safety guidelines.

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told a U.S. House subcommittee on Tuesday that safety culture improvements at Boeing may take three to five years to complete. "It is not a six-month program - it is a three-year to five-year program,

Mike Whitaker, the administrator of the FAA, told lawmakers on the House Transportation Committee that his decision to delay SpaceX's launch for a few months is grounded in safety, and defended the $633,000 fine his agency has proposed against SpaceX as the “only tool” the FAA has to ensure that Musk's company follows the rules.