SpaceX president predicts rapid increase in Starship launch rate

SpaceX faces regulatory hurdles as it ramps up launch frequency, with 96 launches last year and over 130 expected this year. This far exceeds the 10-12 annual launches current regulations were designed for. President Gwynne Shotwell stressed the need for streamlined regulation to match technological progress. She dismissed nationalization concerns, noting SpaceX's close government cooperation and readiness to provide support when needed.