FAA approves SpaceX Starship’s return to flight post March mishap

Published 22/05/2025, 16:44
FAA approves SpaceX Starship’s return to flight post March mishap

Investing.com -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given SpaceX the green light to resume flight testing of its Starship vehicle. This decision comes after the rocket’s testing incident in March, which led to an explosive mishap. The authorization was granted on Thursday.

The FAA carried out a safety review of the SpaceX Starship Flight 8 mishap. Following the review, the FAA stated that SpaceX has satisfactorily addressed the causes of the mishap, paving the way for the resumption of flight tests.

Further, the FAA will ensure that SpaceX implements all the corrective actions suggested after the safety review. This is a part of the standard protocol to ensure the prevention of similar incidents in the future.

The FAA also confirmed that the Starship Flight 9 is authorized for launch. This authorization indicates that SpaceX has met all safety, environmental, and licensing requirements as laid out by the FAA.

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is a prominent player in the space exploration industry. The Starship vehicle is a crucial part of SpaceX’s plans for future space missions. The return to flight testing is a significant step towards the realization of these plans.

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