FAA Requires SpaceX to Complete Over 60 Corrective Actions Before Next Starship Launch
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FAA closed investigation into SpaceX's first Starship orbital test flight in April, but won't approve another launch until SpaceX completes over 60 corrective actions.
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Corrective actions include vehicle hardware redesigns, launch pad redesigns, and more analysis/testing of safety systems.
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SpaceX said upgrades are coming thanks to lessons learned, including new thruster and separation systems.
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SpaceX CEO said Starship is "ready to launch" but FAA said corrective actions remain, seeming to contradict SpaceX.
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Standard mishap investigations follow problematic launches, led by company and overseen by FAA. Contents remain proprietary.