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Launch is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023 The space company SpaceX announced important news - regulators have issued all the necessary permits for the second flight test of the Starship super-heavy rocket. [caption id="attachment_82662" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SpaceX[/caption] The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has licensed Starship for a second launch. Management representatives stated: The FAA has determined that SpaceX meets all safety, environmental, policy and financial responsibility requirements. We can begin: SpaceX has received permission to launch a huge 122-meter Starship rocket The launch is scheduled to take place on Friday (November 17, 2023) from the Starbase test spaceport in the Texas area of ​​Boca Chica. The launch is scheduled for a two-hour window that opens at 8 a.m. local Eastern Time (4 p.m. Moscow time). The launch will be broadcast live. You can see it, for example, here: https://youtu.be/0gCBCPgU5FA The first attempt to launch the world's largest rocket was unsuccessful, it took place on April 20, 2023. Then the Starship upper stage failed to separate from the Super Heavy launch vehicle as planned. SpaceX sent a command to self-destruct the ship a few minutes after launch. The incredibly powerful rocket even damaged the orbital launcher at Starbase and made a large crater in the concrete.

Estimated deadline announced The space company SpaceX said it could launch the second flight test of its Starship rocket as early as mid-November 2023. However, the company is still awaiting approval from US regulatory authorities. [caption id="attachment_80030" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SpaceX[/caption] SpaceX revealed the tentative launch date on its website on Friday, November 3, 2023, days after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed a safety review focused on the launch's potential impacts on public health and property.  SpaceX is ready to send a huge 122-meter Starship rocket into orbit The FAA's report was part of a broader assessment needed before SpaceX can conduct another test flight. The first attempt was unsuccessful, it took place on April 20, 2023. Then the Starship upper stage failed to separate from the Super Heavy launch vehicle as planned. SpaceX sent a command to self-destruct the ship a few minutes after launch. The incredibly powerful rocket even damaged the orbital launcher at Starbase and made a large crater in the concrete.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is still consulting with the FAA on the Endangered Species Act. The Environmental Protection Agency has 135 days to issue a revised opinion, but the permit will likely be issued much sooner. 

The first stage of the rocket has already landed on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean On Friday, space company SpaceX broke its own record for rocket reuse. A Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center's launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. [caption id="attachment_79823" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SpaceX[/caption] The launch took place at 20:37 US East Coast time (03:37 Moscow time) on November 3, 2023. [caption id="attachment_79825" align="aligncenter" width="420"] SpaceX[/caption] Record launch: the 18th launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was successful According to the mission description on the SpaceX website, this was the unprecedented 18th launch of the first stage of a Falcon 9. https://youtu.be/Lq5DbACBmXo The launch was successful and the company has already reported the deployment of 23 Starlink satellites in orbit. Meanwhile, the first stage of the launch vehicle successfully landed on an autonomous floating platform called A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean several hundred kilometers off the coast of Florida. [caption id="attachment_79828" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SpaceX[/caption]

SpaceX Awaits Regulatory Breakthrough Following April Rocket Mishap SpaceX's Regulatory Journey: Aiming for October Milestone SpaceX, the visionary aerospace company led by Elon Musk, is on the verge of a significant regulatory achievement. After a major setback in April involving a Falcon 9 rocket explosion during a test flight, SpaceX has been diligently working to regain its standing. Here's the latest on SpaceX's quest for an upgraded launch license. SpaceX's Pursuit of an Enhanced Launch License Recent developments indicate that SpaceX's efforts to secure an upgraded launch license may yield positive results as early as October. The April incident, which unfolded during a Crew Dragon capsule test flight at SpaceX's Texas facility, resulted in the rocket's destruction. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the incident prompted a thorough review of the company's safety protocols and procedures. The explosion also raised concerns at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), responsible for overseeing commercial space launches in the United States. [caption id="attachment_55332" align="aligncenter" width="688"] SpaceX License Advancement Possible As Early As October Following April Rocket Explosion[/caption] FAA's Reassessment and Upgraded License SpaceX had been operating under a license that granted certain privileges for its rocket launches. However, the April mishap prompted the FAA to reevaluate and potentially enhance SpaceX's license to ensure maximum safety. If approved, the new license would expand SpaceX's capabilities and provide greater flexibility for future missions. Insiders at the FAA have indicated their active collaboration with SpaceX to expedite the review process. While no official timeline has been confirmed, there is optimism that the upgraded license could be granted by October, contingent on SpaceX meeting all safety and regulatory requisites. Implications of an Enhanced License The potential approval of an upgraded license holds profound significance for SpaceX. It would empower the company to sustain its ambitious launch schedule, encompassing crewed missions to the International Space Station (ISS), satellite deployments, and even missions to Mars. Post the April incident, SpaceX has implemented substantial safety enhancements and executed successful launches, including the groundbreaking Inspiration4 mission, which transported an all-civilian crew to orbit. These endeavors underscore SpaceX's unwavering commitment to safety and reliability, further bolstering the case for a license upgrade. As October draws near, space enthusiasts and industry observers eagerly await the FAA's decision, which could herald an exciting new chapter in SpaceX's cosmic exploration journey. FAQs  About SpaceX License Advancement Possible As Early As October Following April Rocket Explosion Q1: Why does SpaceX need an upgraded launch license? A1: SpaceX is pursuing an upgraded launch license to expand its capabilities and flexibility after a rocket incident prompted safety concerns. Q2: When did the rocket incident occur, and what were the consequences? A2: The rocket incident happened in April during a Crew Dragon test flight, resulting in the rocket's destruction. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. Q3: What is the role of the FAA in this process? A3: The FAA oversees commercial space launches in the United States and is reassessing SpaceX's license to ensure safety. Q4: What activities could SpaceX undertake with an enhanced license? A4: An upgraded license would allow SpaceX to conduct a wider range of activities, including crewed missions to the ISS, satellite deployments, and missions to Mars. Q5: How has SpaceX demonstrated its commitment to safety? A5: SpaceX has made substantial safety improvements and executed successful launches, such as the Inspiration4 mission, showcasing its dedication to safety and reliability.

Complaints not only about the Starship design, but also about the launch pad The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published an analysis of the investigation following the first flight of the SpaceX Starship. The regulator has counted 63 problems that SpaceX must fix so that Starship can take off again. [caption id="attachment_54056" align="aligncenter" width="530"] SpaceX[/caption] “ There are 63 problems that urgently need to be corrected, including the ship's hull and launch pad ,” the FAA report said. The FAA said the completion of the accident investigation does not mean Starship launches can immediately resume. To comply with all regulatory requirements, SpaceX must correct the above issues and apply for approval for a second flight. SpaceX needs to fix 63 problems to get the Starship spacecraft back in the air. Interestingly, SpaceX also published material with its own investigation and analysis of the reasons that led to the premature termination of the Starship flight. The company pointed out that several rocket engines shut down during the flight, which led to the failure of the second stage separation, and a fuel leak in the tail of the rocket caused numerous fires inside, which affected the spacecraft's computer system and made it impossible to control the engines - this and was the main cause of the rocket explosion. SpaceX also said it has upgraded the rocket's thrust vector control system. The company stressed that this update " is not related to any issues discovered during the first flight tests ."

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