On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a directive forbidding its employees, as well as their spouses and minor children, from acquiring or possessing shares in SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and Virgin Galactic. The rationale behind this move is that the FAA oversees the commercial space activities of these firms, and the restriction will be implemented once SpaceX becomes a publicly traded company. Moreover, the updated roster of prohibited investments also encompasses leading aircraft producers like Boeing and prominent U.S. airlines, aligning with common regulatory practices in the U.S. to prevent potential conflicts of interest.
