SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Update
On December 17, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted SpaceX a modified license, paving the way for the next Starship test flight, expected as early as January 2025. This approval allows SpaceX to execute multiple launches using the Flight 7 mission profile without requiring a separate modification for each attempt. The decision was made after a thorough assessment to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and licensing criteria. FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation Kelvin B. Coleman noted, “This license modification that we are issuing…
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