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SpaceX to launch its Starship rocket on next test flight, after a fiery explosion ended the last one

The FAA confirmed it issued a launch license for Starship Flight 8 after overseeing an investigation into the failure of Flight 7, which involved NASA and other organizations.
The investigation concluded that propellant leaks and fires in Starship's aft compartment caused the engines to shut down and the vehicle to break up.
The FAA stated that SpaceX met all safety, environmental, and licensing requirements for the upcoming test flight, despite the ongoing investigation into Flight 7.
SpaceX announced that upgrades to Starship include a new purge system for flammability issues, along with the introduction of the Raptor 3 engine to reduce leakage.

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SpaceX moves Starship to pad for Monday's flight

SpaceX moved its Starship rocket to the launch pad at Starbase in Texas ahead of its eighth test flight. Elon Musk confirmed on social media that the flight test is scheduled for Monday evening. Thi...

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NBC News

SpaceX to launch its Starship rocket on next test flight, after a fiery explosion ended the last one

SpaceX plans to launch its Starship megarocket on its next test flight on Monday. The vehicle’s upper stage exploded over the Atlantic Ocean during the last such test.

19 hours ago·United States

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FAA authorizes SpaceX to launch Starship after explosive failure sent debris raining down on populated islands

By Jackie Wattles, CNN Federal regulators have cleared the way for SpaceX to launch another test flight after its Starship spacecraft — part of the most powerful launch system ever built — exploded during a test flight in January. The Federal Aviation Administration, which licenses commercial rocket launches, said Friday it will allow SpaceX to conduct its eighth test flight of the Starship system, colloquially known as Flight 8, while its inves…

1 day ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Space News

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. The post FAA gives approval for next Starship test flight appeared first on SpaceNews.

2 days ago·Mojave, United States

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Ars Technica

SpaceX readies a redo of last month’s ill-fated Starship test flight - WorldNL Magazine

The FAA has cleared SpaceX to launch Starship's eighth test flight as soon as Monday.

2 days ago·United States

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Times Live

FAA gives SpaceX Starship Flight 8 green light for launch after mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it has cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the January 16 Starship Flight 7 mishap remains open.

2 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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