The war of words between SpaceX and the FAA keeps escalating
Sep 26, 2024 · SpaceX accuses the FAA of delaying and fining its Starship and Falcon 9 launches for safety and environmental reasons. The FAA defends its oversight and says SpaceX needs to comply with the...
SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Project at the Boca Chica Launch Site
Oct 12, 2024 · The FAA regulates SpaceX's proposed launch and reentry operations of Starship/Super Heavy from Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas. See the latest updates, environmental reviews, and public comment periods for the project.
FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Mishap Investigation
Sep 8, 2023 · The FAA final report cites multiple root causes and 63 corrective actions for the April 20, 2023, mishap that destroyed the Starship Super Heavy rocket. SpaceX must implement the actions and apply for a license modification before resuming launches at Boca Chica.
SpaceX gets approval for Starship launch amid standoff with FAA
Oct 13, 2024 · The FAA gave Elon Musk’s SpaceX a license to move forward with a test flight that will try to catch a rocket booster between two metal pincers known as “chopsticks.”
F.A.A. Clears the Way for SpaceX to Hold Starship Launch on …
Oct 12, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration issued a new license on Saturday allowing Elon Musk’s SpaceX company to launch its Starship rocket again from South Texas, and it included new requirements...
SpaceX catches Starship rocket booster in dramatic landing ... - NBC News
Oct 13, 2024 · The FAA issued SpaceX a license to launch Starship’s fifth flight Saturday, sooner than it had estimated. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.
Although it’s not final, SpaceX just got good news from the FAA …
Jul 29, 2024 · The FAA is inclined to grant SpaceX permission for up to 25 Starship flights and 50 landings a year from South Texas, as well as more powerful variants of the rocket. The environmental...
FAA closes Starship investigation as SpaceX seeks license for next …
Feb 26, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday announced the close of its investigation alongside SpaceX into the second Starship flight.
SpaceX may receive FAA license for next Starship launch in time …
Oct 8, 2024 · The FAA may approve SpaceX's next Starship license in time for a Sunday launch attempt, CNBC has learned. The company aims to return and catch the rocket's booster, but faces environmental and ...
FAA closes investigation into 2nd flight of SpaceX's Starship ...
Feb 26, 2024 · The FAA announced that it has closed the investigation into the second flight of Starship, which ended with both stages detonating in space. SpaceX must implement 17 corrective actions and...