SpaceX Makes Safety Changes After Starship Explosion Damaged Launch Pad

FAA ordered SpaceX to make 63 changes before next Starship launch after pad destruction in April
Previous Starship launch attempt ended in disaster when pad was destroyed by rocket engines
Concrete and metal debris was sent flying hundreds of feet, damaging facility
Failure brought criticism that SpaceX cut corners by not having flame diverters
SpaceX hopes to use Starships for space station transport and sub-orbital transportation

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SpaceX stacks giant Starship rocket ahead of 2nd test flight (photos)

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SpaceX is not yet cleared for another Starship Super Heavy test flight, FAA says

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FAA Requires SpaceX to Fix Dozens of Issues Before Allowing More Starship Launches

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Posted 9/8/2023, 8:54:00 PM

SpaceX Makes Safety Changes After Starship Explosion Damaged Launch Pad

FAA ordered SpaceX to make 63 changes before next Starship launch after pad destruction in April
Previous Starship launch attempt ended in disaster when pad was destroyed by rocket engines
Concrete and metal debris was sent flying hundreds of feet, damaging facility
Failure brought criticism that SpaceX cut corners by not having flame diverters
SpaceX hopes to use Starships for space station transport and sub-orbital transportation

thehill.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

SpaceX stacks giant Starship rocket ahead of 2nd test flight (photos)

SpaceX's Starship rocket is ready for its second test flight pending regulatory approval, with the fully reusable vehicle eventually intended for various spaceflight missions.

9/7/2023

SpaceX is not yet cleared for another Starship Super Heavy test flight, FAA says

9/8/2023

FAA Closes Investigation into SpaceX Starship Mishap, Requires Extensive Corrective Actions Before Next Launch

The FAA has closed its investigation into the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap and has listed 63 corrective actions that SpaceX must take before the next launch can occur.

9/8/2023

FAA Requires SpaceX to Complete Over 60 Corrective Actions Before Next Starship Launch

9/8/2023

FAA Requires SpaceX to Fix Dozens of Issues Before Allowing More Starship Launches

9/10/2023

FAA Investigation Finds Flaws in SpaceX Starship, Requirements Could Delay Artemis Moon Plans