FAA requires SpaceX to investigate Starship Flight 12 mishap before next launch
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Jeff Foust
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Summary
The FAA has determined that SpaceX's latest Starship test flight (Flight 12) on May 22 resulted in a mishap, requiring SpaceX to complete an investigation before the vehicle can fly again. The mishap designation triggers a formal investigation process that must be completed and approved by the FAA before future Starship launches can proceed.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn a May 27 statement, the FAA said it determined that the Flight 12 launch of Starship on May 22 from the company's Starbase, Texas, facilities resulted in a mishap.
The FAA defines a mishap as meeting one of several criteria, including the failure to complete a launch or reentry as planned.
The FAA will require SpaceX to complete an investigation into its latest Starship test flight before allowing the vehicle to fly again.
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