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FAA clears SpaceX to launch Starship

As Elon Musk tangles with FAA, SpaceX CEO announces 8th Starship rocket launch

The Federal Aviation Administration also confirmed Friday that Starship has now been approved for its next launch. Starship, the world's largest rocket, could fly again as soon as Friday on its second launch of the year if SpaceX receives a green light from federal regulators in time.

Fox News · 2d

Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for 8th Starship launch, pending FAA approval

SpaceX is slated to launch its Starship for the eighth time from Boca Chica, Texas, Friday, though plans could be thwarted if the FAA fails to give the green light.

U.S. News & World Report · 8h

FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch After Mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it has cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the Jan. 16 Starship Flight 7 mishap remains open.

Musk pitches Starlink for FAA use

Reuters · 4h

Lawmakers question Musk influence over Verizon FAA contract

A growing number of U.S. lawmakers are raising questions about the potential for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to interfere or take over a $2.4 billion Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract with rival Verizon .

PCMag on MSN · 1d

Elon Musk Slams Verizon's Tech, Pushes for FAA to Adopt Starlink

The FAA is reportedly considering canceling a $2.4 billion Verizon contract for air traffic control upgrades because Musk's team wants SpaceX's Starlink business to handle it.

Gizmodo · 1d

FAA Might Drop Verizon for Starlink as Elon Musk Controls U.S. Government

The $2.4 billion contract was awarded to Verizon in 2023, according to the Post, and upgrades the systems that allow FAA offices to communicate with air traffic control facilities. But Musk has been critical of Verizon in recent days,

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Elon Musk falsely accuses Verizon of putting US air safety at 'serious risk'

WASHINGTON - Billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk on Thursday falsely accused Verizon, a rival contractor of his SpaceX ...

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Elon Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA, raising potential ethical concerns

The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts ...

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‘Fundamental corruption’: Chris Murphy blasts Elon Musk’s $2.4 billion FAA scheme

What's happening at the FAA is a fundamental corruption,” says Sen. Chris Murphy on Elon Musk yanking away a $2.4 billion FAA ...

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Elon Musk's SpaceX engineers deployed to FAA to help modernize air traffic control

Elon Musk's SpaceX engineers have already descended on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help modernize air traffic control under the Trump administration. Secretary of ...

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Musk’s SpaceX antennas installed at South Jersey FAA building where DOGE spurred federal worker firings

At the same time, Musk has been trying to obtain a $2 billion contract now held by Verizon to run the FAA’s communications ...

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Musk walks back criticism of Verizon network, shifts blame to L3Harris

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk redirected his criticism of the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging system to L3Harris Thursday, ...

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