FAA Approves SpaceX for Multiple Starship Flight 7 Missions in January 2025

Dec 17, 2024, 10:51 PM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX a launch license modification for the Starship Flight 7, allowing for multiple missions with the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle on the specified mission profile and vehicle configuration. The license was issued well ahead of the projected launch date in January 2025, marking a significant step forward in SpaceX's ongoing test flight program. The FAA's approval follows a review of safety and environmental requirements, indicating readiness for the next phase of testing with the 2d generation Starship. No confirmed launch date has been set yet.