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FAA wants to impose more than $630K in fines for SpaceX launch violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alleges that SpaceX committed three safety violations by failing to follow its license requirements during two of its space launches in 2023. If...
SpaceX’s next Starship flight delayed by months | Tech Reader
SpaceX says it’s been ready to launch the mighty Starship rocket on its fifth test flight since early August, and had been expecting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
FAA targets reckless drone pilots with fines totaling $341K | Tech Reader
Quadcopters like those built by industry leader DJI have sold in their millions in recent years, and while most folks fly their remote-controlled machine responsibly and without issue,...
Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions given major boost | Tech Reader
It’s been 11 years since Amazon founder Jeff Bezos revealed that his company was looking to deliver orders to customers using small flying drones.
But despite much research and...
Amazon has permission to fly its drones over longer distances
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Amazon permission to fly its delivery drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). With that hurdle cleared, the company claims it...
Third Starship launch a step closer as FAA completes inquiry | Tech Reader
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed its investigation into SpaceX’s second Starship flight, which took place in November last year and ended with mid-flight explosions of the...
