[ojnabieoot]

I am not saying that SpaceX isn't allowed to do dangerous tests. I am saying that a test where a rocket might explode is the kind of thing that the FAA should 100% be involved in and it's ridiculous to pretend otherwise.

[chipsa]

Literally every rocket launch can result in the rocket exploding.

[bobthebuilders]

You don't see anyone saying that for the 737 Max do you? Just the corrupt FA trying to hold innovation back. Look at Boeing...

[TeMPOraL]

Nobody is saying FAA is corrupt or trying to hold innovation back. The problem with 737 MAX is that it's used to transport people. Starship is far from that, and any spat here is just about timeline of development.

[m4rtink]

Wasn't a big part of the debacle some pretty questionable decisions by FAA as well ?

[ojnabieoot]

And the FAA (or similar agency) should be involved with literally every rocket launch! Especially if it's a test!

What exactly is your point here?

[animal_spirits]

Then every single rocket launch should be held to some standards.