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FAA Clears SpaceX's Falcon 9 for Launch on July 27 After Mid-Flight Failure

Jul 26, 2024, 06:10 AM

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to return to flight following an upper stage failure on July 11. The anomaly was traced to a liquid oxygen (LOX) leak, and the faulty component was removed. SpaceX conducted a successful static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on July 25, 2024, as part of its preparation to resume launches. The company is targeting July 27 for the launch of the Starlink 10-9 mission from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, with liftoff scheduled for 12:21 a.m. ET. This rapid return to flight after a two-week hiatus underscores SpaceX's ability to quickly address and resolve technical issues, leveraging extensive flight data gathered from its frequent launches.