SpaceX has been granted FAA permission for the ninth test flight of its Starship rocket following a thorough safety review of the eighth flight. The FAA noted that SpaceX adequately addressed previous mishap causes, which involved the loss of the upper stage during that test. While the booster successfully landed, the upper stage disintegrated upon reentry. The FAA is now verifying that all safety measures identified during the investigation are put into action by SpaceX. Although there is no confirmed launch date, the earliest possible window is on May 27.
The FAA has determined that SpaceX has 'satisfactorily addressed the causes of the mishap,' allowing the Starship vehicle to return to flight for testing.
Starship Flight 8 was marked by a successful booster catch but ultimately resulted in the loss of the upper stage, leading to FAA oversight and an investigation.
As SpaceX prepares for Flight 9, the FAA will ensure all corrective actions from the previous mishap investigation have been implemented to guarantee safety.
The FAA maintains communication with several countries to mitigate risks of debris in case of another incident during the upcoming test flights.
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