10 Ways the Second SpaceX Starship Test Flight Could Go Wrong
Starship during its inaugural flight on April 20, 2023.Photo: SpaceX This article has been updated to reflect the new Saturday launch date. Ground teams need the extra time to replace…
SpaceX Granted FAA Permission for Second Starship Test Flight
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized its environmental assessment of SpaceX’s new water deluge system, concluding that it’s no more dangerous than a seasonal rain shower. With that…
What to Expect During SpaceX’s Second Starship Test Flight
Later this week, SpaceX is poised for a highly anticipated, and undoubtedly exciting, second test flight of its Starship megarocket—provided it receives the final regulatory approvals. Here’s what you need…
What’s Next for SpaceX’s Gigantic Starship
The Federal Aviation Administration has completed the safety review of SpaceX’s Starship, moving the company one step closer to its second test flight, pending an environmental review by the U.S.…
Review of SpaceX Starship’s Water Deluge System Critical to Next Launch
In the wake of an explosive debut in April, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a review of SpaceX’s Starship launch system upgrades, focusing primarily on the new…
SpaceX Blames Understaffed FAA for Starship Regulatory Delays
With a fully stacked Starship on the pad awaiting a license to launch, SpaceX has seemingly lost its patience with the regulatory process governing its rockets. The company is calling…
Environmental Scrutiny May Push SpaceX’s Second Starship Launch to Next Year
SpaceX’s plans for a second launch of its Starship megarocket could face new delays, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) launches a review of environmental impacts and potential…
FAA Slaps SpaceX With 63 Corrective Actions Following Botched Starship Megarocket Launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed its investigation into the inaugural launch of SpaceX’s in-development megarocket, Starship. The company must now implement 63 corrective measures to secure its…
SpaceX Rakes in $55 Million Profit Even as Starship Waits to Fly
Following back-to-back annual losses, SpaceX has reportedly turned a profit during the first quarter of the year despite an increase in costs as the company continues to spend on its…
Watch SpaceX test new water deluge system for Starship launches
SpaceX has released some dramatic footage showing the testing of a new water deluge system designed to limit the damage caused by its mighty Starship rocket as its blasts off…