It seems like Elon Musk’s call for Michael Whitaker’s resignation isn’t just about the FAA being a “resistive force,” like parasitic drag—it feels more like a calculated move to weaken government oversight in the space industry. By casting the FAA as an obstacle to innovation, SpaceX might be pushing a narrative that puts corporate freedom ahead of public safety. This seems to be more than just an operational disagreement; it’s starting to look like a broader political struggle that could change how space exploration and other high-tech industries are regulated.
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