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SpaceX just got what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches

(arstechnica.com)
24 points TMWNN | 1 comments | 20 Nov 24 21:35 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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pkaye ◴[20 Nov 24 22:50 UTC] No.42198959[source]▶
My guess its because SpaceX is the best chance to complete the moon missions. Its space race time (with China) so time to streamline the regulations.
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skissane ◴[20 Nov 24 23:04 UTC] No.42199065[source]▶
I think the FAA can see the writing on the wall – with Musk being so closely linked to the President-elect, come January 20 there is going to be a lot of pressure on them from the White House if they aren't keeping SpaceX happy. So might as well get ahead of the pressure and make them happy now.
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KRAKRISMOTT ◴[20 Nov 24 23:21 UTC] No.42199185[source]▶
Let's pray he can do the same for general aviation, we sorely need cheaper and better alternatives to century old Cessnas.
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1. deprecative ◴[21 Nov 24 00:10 UTC] No.42199582{3}[source]▶
As soon as the government develops the technology then gets forced to bring in the oligarchs Musk will be able to take credit for it.

The issue is literally sonic booms over people's homes and businesses.