FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight

FAA gives approval for next Starship test flight
The FAA has given its approval for the next flight of SpaceX’s Starship even while the investigation into the failed previous flight continues.
SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket
"The FAA issued a license modification authorizing the SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launch," FAA officials said in an emailed statement today (Feb. 28). "The FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental and other licensing requirements for the suborbital test flight."
SpaceX readies a redo of last month’s ill-fated Starship test flight
The test flight will be a repeat of what SpaceX hoped to achieve on the previous Starship launch in January, when the rocket broke apart and showered debris over the Atlantic Ocean and Turks and Caicos Islands.
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
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch on March 3?
SpaceX is poised to launch its latest Starship megarocket next week, a test that will also attempt to catch the world's largest rocket booster with giant metal chopsticks. If you want to watch it live, we've got details on when and how to see it.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for 8th Starship launch, pending FAA approval
SpaceX is slated to launch its Starship for the eighth time from Boca Chica, Texas, Friday, though plans could be thwarted if the FAA fails to give the green light.
FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch After Flight 7 Mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the January 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.
FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced on Friday.
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 8 To March: What To Expect From The Next Test
SpaceX has announced a brief delay in the much-anticipated Flight 8 of its massive Starship rocket. Originally set for February 28, the launch is now targeting March 3, with liftoff expected from Starbase,
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. Starship, the world's largest rocket, could fly again as soon as Friday ...
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SpaceX will launch its Starship megarocket this week
SpaceX will launch its Starship megarocket for the eighth time on Friday, February 28. The news came via SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, who posted a short message on X saying simply: “Starship Flight ...
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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 leaks — a problem the company says has been addressed ahead of an ...
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SpaceX proposes Cape Canaveral Gigabay for Starship
SpaceX plans to begin construction on a 380-foot-tall Starship Gigabay at Kennedy Space Center as early as April 2025. The Gigabay will be used to stack and finalize Super Heavy boosters for ...