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September 8th, 2023
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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.
“The closure of the mishap investigation does not signal an immediate resumption of Starship launches at Boca Chica,” a FAA statements explains.
Image credit: SpaceX/Inside Outer Space screengrab
“SpaceX must implement all corrective actions that impact public safety and apply for and receive a license modification from the FAA that addresses all safety, environmental and other applicable regulatory requirements prior to the next Starship launch.”
For full FAA statement, go to:
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-closes-spacex-starship-mishap-investigation
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