FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket
SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).
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.
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.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for 8th Starship launch, pending FAA approval
SpaceX is slated to launch its Starship for the eighth time from Boca Chica, Texas, Friday, though plans could be thwarted if the FAA fails to give the green light.
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch on March 3?
SpaceX is poised to launch Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket on Monday (March 3). Here's how to watch the action live.
SpaceX targeting Feb. 28 for next launch of Starship megarocket
The most recent flight took place on Jan. 16. That mission was a partial success; SpaceX successfully caught Starship's giant first-stage booster, known as Super Heavy, with the "chopstick" arms of the Starbase launch tower as planned.
SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch is Now Monday March 3
The eighth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Monday, March 3.
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 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.
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 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.
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