FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight

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.
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 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.
Explosion of Starship Flight 7 traced to fires in rocket's 'attic,' SpaceX says
"The most probable root cause for the loss of ship was identified as a harmonic response several times stronger in flight than had been seen during testing, which led to increased stress on hardware in the propulsion system.
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 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.
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.
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.
As Elon Musk tangles with FAA, SpaceX CEO announces 8th Starship rocket launch
Starship, the world's largest rocket, could fly again as soon as Friday on its second launch of the year if the FAA gives approval.
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
SpaceX Wraps Up Probe Into Starship Failure That Scattered Debris Over Vacation Spots
While part of the seventh test launch of the super heavy-lift rocket was a success, stress on the propulsion system led to ...