The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that it is proposing a $175,000 fine against SpaceX for failing to provide critical data about the trajectory of a Falcon 9 rocket prior to its launch last August. According to the FAA, SpaceX failed to submit data that helps evaluate the probability of a rocket colliding with objects tracked in orbit, and the company had to provide this data at least seven days before the launch. SpaceX has 30 days to respond to the proposed fine. The FAA licenses all rocket launches in the United States and is responsible for ensuring … Continue reading SpaceX Faces $175K Fine for Failing to Provide Critical Data to FAA Before Launch