SpaceX to launch second Starship test at Boca Chica Base in Texas

FAA green-lights Starship launch from Boca Chica

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk earlier this week announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was informed that approval for a second Starship orbital flight attempt “should happen” in time for the launch to happen on Friday. He was correct: The Federal Aviation Administration announced shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday that it had granted the license. Friday is SpaceX’s primary target date to launch its nearly 400-foot-tall Starship Sup…

SpaceX to launch second Starship test at Boca Chica Base in Texas

Elon Musk confirmed the news in a post on X.

FAA gives green light for SpaceX's second Starship launch: What to expect

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX approval for the second launch of its Starship rocket, following an intensive review of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The upcoming liftoff is tentatively scheduled for this [...]

SpaceX received the go-ahead from the FAA to launch the Starship rocket on a second test flight on November 17.