FAA Greenlights SpaceX's Starship Launch from Texas Site
March 13, 2024SpaceX has secured FAA approval to launch Starship-Super Heavy from its Texas site.
The certification places operational and financial requirements on SpaceX, including high liability insurance.
SpaceX has designated the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean as potential landing sites for Flight 3.
The upcoming launch will be broadcast live on SpaceX's Twitter, highlighting the company's focus on rocket reusability.
Success of the Starship could significantly impact future space exploration, including NASA's lunar astronaut missions.
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SpaceX aiming to launch massive Starship for the third time early Thursday | TechCrunchThe Washington Post • Mar 13, 2024
The FAA grants SpaceX a license ahead of third Starship launch attemptThe Verge • Mar 13, 2024
SpaceX is cleared to attempt its third Starship test flight