SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Project at the Boca Chica Launch Site
Jan 7, 2025 · The FAA’s Federal Action is to modify SpaceX’s vehicle operator license that would allow SpaceX to land its Starship vehicle in the Indian Ocean. The Proposed Action includes expanding the Starship section stage landing area into the Indian Ocean to accommodate new trajectories proposed by SpaceX.
SpaceX just got exactly what it wanted from the FAA for Texas …
Nov 20, 2024 · In a draft version of what is known as an "Environmental Assessment," the FAA indicated that it will grant SpaceX permission to increase the number of Starship launches in South Texas to 25 per...
SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Project at Kennedy Space Center …
Jun 21, 2024 · SpaceX must obtain a vehicle operator license from FAA for Starship-Super Heavy launch and landing operations. Issuing a vehicle operator license and approving airspace closures is considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Mishap Investigation
Sep 8, 2023 · The FAA has closed the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap investigation. The final report cites multiple root causes of the April 20, 2023, mishap and 63 corrective actions SpaceX must take to prevent mishap reoccurrence.
FAA grounds SpaceX's Starship after midflight explosion, reports ...
Jan 17, 2025 · The FAA grounded SpaceX's Starship pending an investigation into the failure that caused the rocket to break apart midflight after launching on Thursday.
The war of words between SpaceX and the FAA keeps escalating
Sep 26, 2024 · SpaceX has called for more funding for the FAA's commercial spaceflight division to keep up with the rapid pace of launch activity, primarily due to SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which flies at...
SpaceX gets approval for Starship launch amid standoff with FAA
Oct 13, 2024 · Federal regulators granted SpaceX its long-awaited license to move forward with a fifth uncrewed test launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket system ever constructed.
FAA wants to fine SpaceX $633,000 for alleged safety violations …
Sep 17, 2024 · SpaceX faces $633,000 in fines for alleged safety violations during two Florida launches last year. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it's proposing the civil penalties because of the company's alleged failure to follow licensing requirements.
US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion - BBC
Jan 17, 2025 · The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was working with SpaceX and other authorities to confirm reports of property damage on the Turks and Caicos Islands. There were no reports of ...
FAA requiring investigation into SpaceX Starship's Flight 7 explosion
Jan 17, 2025 · The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into the explosion of SpaceX's Starship upper stage during the vehicle's seventh test flight on Jan. 16.