Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Christopher Rocheleau has clarified that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was not involved in the decision to test Starlink at FAA facilities.
During a US Senate hearing on March 27, 2025, seen by Reuters, Rocheleau confirmed that no Starlink terminals have been connected to the air traffic control system and that DOGE employees are not part of the decision-making process regarding the addition of more terminals.
The announcement follows the FAA’s announcement in February 2025 regarding the potential cancellation of a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon in favor of Elon Musk’s Starlink.
