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SpaceX faces whistleblower suit over McGregor paint issues - San Antonio Express-News
A former SpaceX employee has filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging he was fired after reporting the use of noncompliant paint on rocket test stands at the company's McGregor, Texas facility.
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The Wire takeaway
If you're selling materials or services into SpaceX's supply chain, this signals that compliance documentation and traceability are now under legal scrutiny. Non-conformant paint on test stands suggests deeper questions about incoming inspection and batch certification—what else in your supply chain gets the same careless treatment?
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