Finally! US Congress, NASA are FORCING FAA to Approve Starship Launch...

Finally! US Congress, NASA are FORCING FAA to Approve Starship Launch...
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00:00: Intro
00:38: Congress officials’s reaction to the FAA’s delay
04:31: FAA’s responses
06:19: Problems in their argument
07:39: Negative impacts due to Starship’s delay
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Finally! US Congress, NASA are FORCING FAA to Approve Starship Launch...
Elon Musk voiced his frustration over the FAA’s delay of Starship Flight 5, stating, "We will never get humanity to Mars if this continues." Starship isn’t just another rocket—it’s a crucial step in space exploration and reflects the competitiveness of the U.S. in the industry. The delay has led to sharp criticism from Congress, with many questioning the FAA's process and its role in slowing down such vital missions. Is it time for the FAA to step aside? Find out more in today’s episode of Great SpaceX.
Finally! US Congress, NASA are FORCING FAA to Approve Starship Launch...
Over three months have passed since Starship's Flight 4, and anticipation continues to build for Flight 5. However, the FAA has delayed this milestone until late November, frustrating SpaceX and those who see Starship as a critical component of the U.S.'s future in space exploration. As SpaceX pushes the boundaries of aerospace technology, this delay is a significant obstacle. The FAA’s role in the delay, particularly its cumbersome regulations, has drawn ire not only from SpaceX but also from Congress, leading to heightened tensions and calls for reform.
The root of the issue lies in the Part 450 regulations, which went into effect in March 2021. SpaceX and other commercial spaceflight companies have faced licensing delays due to this regulatory framework. In a September 10 hearing of the House Science Committee’s space subcommittee, several officials voiced their frustration with the FAA’s inefficiency. SpaceX’s Bill Gerstenmaier warned that the entire regulatory system “is at risk of collapse.” He described how the process has stifled progress, directly impacting companies like SpaceX that are driving innovation in space exploration.
Finally! US Congress, NASA are FORCING FAA to Approve Starship Launch...
Dave Cavossa, president of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, further criticized the system, saying, “The way it is being implemented today has caused severe licensing delays, confusion, and is jeopardizing our long-held leadership position.” Cavossa emphasized that the process is “taking years” and that companies are getting “stuck in an endless back-and-forth process.” These delays pose a real threat to the U.S.'s standing in the global space race, as other nations, particularly China, continue to make strides in their own space programs.
Pamela Meredith, chair of the space law practice group at KMA Zuckert LLC, echoed these sentiments, pointing out the "lack of certainty, lack of transparency, and significant delays" within the FAA's licensing regime. Even Rep. Brian Babin, chairman of the subcommittee, expressed his concerns, saying, “License processing under the new Part 450 process is moving at a snail’s pace.” This inefficiency is seen as a major roadblock to U.S. space ambitions, particularly with NASA’s goals to return to the Moon and eventually land on Mars.
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To be resolved, thank you.

[MichaelCarriger]

As a former Program Manager working on a contract with the FAA to modernize processes, I can say that the FAA is one of the most political, back biting federal agencies that I've ever worked with. Launch licensing should be moved to NASA. The FAA needs to focus on domestic and commercial aircraft.

[RedLineAutoServices]

It 💯 obvious that this delay is POLITICAL

[davidjennings]

The best part is no part. The best government is less & less government.

[davewechter]

The FAA needs to get out of the space business

[greatcondor]

You can't tell me the EPA has never done an environmental impact study on pouring drinking water on the ground.

[DriverDad]

The FAA shouldn't be in charge of space flights. They can barely handle aviation.

[slartybarfastb]

To sum up the FAA's defense:
Give us more money.
Typical bureaucracy. Throw money at any and every problem instead of streamlining the bureaucracy

[edfix]

The industry supporters of FAA, Blue Origin and Firefly, are satisfied with the FAA's pace, but they aren't launching rockets.

[kenbrown]

Strange how the FAA issues got a lot worse when Musk started supporting Trump.

[TheNitroG]

The FAA just another 3 letter organization that should be dissolved and reformed.

Most of our government agencies are falling apart though sheer incompetence and corruption.

[robertwampler]

It’s pretty pathetic that SpaceX can build a ship faster than the FAA can approve flights. Something like this should be controlled under space command, not the FAA, especially since this is a test vehicle with military applications.

[rtb]

Maybe do a financial audit and follow the money to see who is paying off the officials to cause delays.

[JohnRocker]

Musk will work for Trump, Liberal government is not happy about this.

[Verrisin]

to be fair, FAA was not even made to handle spaceships. - They have framework for managing planes that don't change etc. -- Handling rapid development of rockets is unsurprisingly over their heads. - Of course a PROPER solution is needed and not just "abusing" FAA for this.

[gbennett]

Calling it "inefficiency" is being too kind. Better to use the term "obstruction". It's politics aimed at Elon Musk.

[jimmonsees]

Clearly SpaceX has AMBITIOUS goals like the FAA has never seen! Multiple Starship launches per day will bury FAA.
Reform is needed.

[Tab-fgvt]

GET THE FAA THE HELL OUT OF T HE WAY

[terelhutto]

Bureaucracy is only interested in growing itself and stalls everything to prove the need for more funding for the self-need growth of Bureaucracy.

[nicomeier]

The FAA is delaying SpaceX at every opportunity but they somehow are giving Boeing the go ahead for

[billmoran]

I’ll make it simple. The FAA has no jurisdiction outside the territorial boundaries of the United States. So long as SpaceX has demonstrated to conduct its operations without endangering other aviation interests that should satisfy the FAAs concerns. One license good until revoked.