FAA clears SpaceX to launch Starship

FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launch after mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it has cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the Jan. 16 Starship Flight 7 mishap remains open.
FAA clears SpaceX to launch Starship after explosive failure rained debris over populated islands
Federal regulators have closed an investigation into what went wrong when a SpaceX Starship spacecraft — part of the most powerful launch system ever constructed — exploded during a January test flight.
SpaceX Starship Cleared for Next Launch Despite Ongoing Investigation
The FAA has authorized the SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launch while probing the Flight 7 incident. The mission involves a Super Heavy booster return to the launch site and a Starship water landing. Earlier,
SpaceX delays Flight 8 of Starship megarocket to March 3
The goals of Flight 8 will be similar to those of Flight 7, SpaceX wrote in a mission description. SpaceX will try for another Super Heavy chopsticks catch — its third overall, if successful — and Ship will attempt to deploy mock Starlink satellites on its suborbital trajectory (but four this time, not 10).
SpaceX thinks it knows why Starship exploded on its last test flight
The goal of the seventh test flight was to test several upgrades SpaceX made to its heavy-lift rocket system. After a successful launch and completing a full duration burn, the Su
SpaceX Targets Monday for Starship Flight 8
According to the FAA’s current operations plan advisory, the launch window for the eighth test flight of Starship—the largest rocket to ever fly—opens Monday at 6:30 p.m. EST. SpaceX confirmed that in an update Thursday. The company had previously been aiming to fly Friday.
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch on March 3?
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch? Currently, SpaceX is aiming for a 6:30 p.m. EST liftoff time on March 3 for the Starship Flight 8 launch. The company has not liste
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SpaceX rolls huge Super Heavy booster to pad ahead of Starship Flight 8 launch (photos)
Starship has flown seven times to date, most recently on Jan. 16. That mission was a mixed bag; SpaceX caught Super Heavy ...
As Elon Musk tangles with FAA, SpaceX CEO announces 8th Starship rocket launch
The Federal Aviation Administration also confirmed Friday that Starship has now been approved for its next launch. ...
Catch up on the highs and lows of each Starship flight test from South Texas
Each iteration of Starship – the combined Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft – builds upon the prior launch. Here is ...
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Animation Of SpaceX 'Chopsticks' To Catch Starship's Super Heavy Booster
SpaceX intends to captures Starship's Super Heavy booster with mechanical arms known as "chopsticks." See an animation of a ...
SpaceX prepares for 8th launch of Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Friday, following a dramatic mid-air ...
SpaceX plans eighth test of Starship from Texas as early as Friday
SpaceX is planning to launch the eighth flight test of Starship in Texas as early as Friday, the first launch since the Super ...
SpaceX says Starship self-destructed after propellant leaks caused fires and comms blackout
SpaceX said Monday that last month's Starship explosion was brought on by a cascading series of events caused by propellant ...
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SpaceX gears up for starship's pivotal orbital debut
The next launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket is planned for 28th February. This time, it will not fly empty; it is set to ...