The Federal Aviation Administration has defended its decision to delay a SpaceX launch, citing safety concerns and regulatory compliance. What Happened: FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker addressed House Transportation Committee lawmakers, explaining that SpaceX did not adhere to permitting and licensing requirements. This comes after Elon Musk criticized the FAA’s regulations as obstructive, reported Politico on Tuesday. “The delay of the Starship has to do with SpaceX filing an application and not disclosing if [they] were in violation of Texas, and federal, law on some matters — and that’s a r…
