The FAA also known as the Federal Aviation Administration granted Elon Musk’s company to perform multiple launches as long as both mission profile and vehicle configuration remain unchanged. The approval also includes the attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster which should not be a challenge due to the fact that SpaceX successfully executed it for the first time in the October Starship launch.
It’s important to note that this is the first time when the FAA approval comes without an immediate announcement for the official SpaceX launch date. Up until now, Elon Musk’s company used to announce the launch date as soon as they received permission from the U.S. regulator.
“The FAA continues to increase efficiencies in our licensing determination activities to meet the needs of the commercial space transportation industry. This license modification that we are issuing is well ahead of the Starship Flight 7 launch date and is another example of the FAA’s commitment to enable safe space transportation.”, Kelvin B. Coleman, the FAA associate administrator stated.
Currently, SpaceX Starship remains the largest skyrocket that has been ever built, it measures almost 400 feet and produces around 3.3 million pounds of thrust when launched. This skyrocket is the product of CEO Elon Musk’s visions and desires to make humanity a multi-planetary species as Musk is planning to launch the Starship to Mars in 2026.
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