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.
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Posted 9/6/2023, 10:00:07 AM
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Relevant topic timeline:
Main topic: The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing SpaceX's mishap investigation report on the April test flight of its Starship rocket.
Key points:
1. SpaceX has completed its investigation into the test launch, which ended in engine failures and other problems.
2. The FAA's review is important for ensuring public safety during commercial launch operations.
3. Once the final mishap report is approved, SpaceX will be required to make corrective actions and modify its license before being authorized to launch again.
SpaceX has stacked its Starship rocket on top of a Super Heavy booster in preparation for a second test flight, pending regulatory approval from the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration has not yet cleared SpaceX for another test flight of its Starship Super Heavy launch vehicle due to the company's failure to meet the FAA's requirements following an explosion during the first test flight in April 2023.
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.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered SpaceX to make significant changes to its infrastructure and processes before being allowed to launch another rocket following the destruction of its launch pad in April.
The Federal Aviation Administration has completed its investigation into SpaceX's Starship rocket test launch in April, stating that the company must address multiple issues before launching again at Boca Chica in Texas.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its final report on SpaceX's Starship explosion, citing various contributing factors and recommending 63 actions to address flaws in the spacecraft's systems before it can resume flight testing, potentially causing delays in human-crewed space exploration and altering NASA's Artemis III mission.
SpaceX's Starship rocket prototype, which has undergone numerous fixes and upgrades, is ready to launch, according to Elon Musk, although there are still some necessary paperwork and potential demonstrations of improvements required by the FAA before the launch can take place.