FAA Grants SpaceX License for Starship Flight 7 in January 2025 Using 2d Generation Starship

Dec 17, 2024, 10:50 PM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX a launch license modification for the upcoming Starship Flight 7, which will utilize the 2d generation Starship. This authorization allows SpaceX to proceed with multiple missions using the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle, adhering to the same mission profile and vehicle configuration as the previous flight. The license was issued well ahead of the projected launch date in January 2025, indicating the FAA's commitment to enabling safe space transportation. The approval covers both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship vehicle, with no significant modifications from the previous flight.