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Who oversees SpaceX launches?

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for regulating all commercial space launches and re-entries in the United States, including those by private companies like SpaceX. Their role is to ensure public safety, protect property, and manage airspace. The FAA's assessment of Starfall highlights their oversight of even secretive missions.

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