Elon Musk has accused the FAA of misallocating resources by targeting SpaceX over minor issues while neglecting serious safety concerns at Boeing. SpaceX alleges that the FAA’s inefficiency is hindering national priorities and innovation in commercial spaceflight. The FAA recently proposed fines against SpaceX for licensing violations during two launches in 2023. Last year, the FAA had proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against SpaceX .