FAA: Airplanes should stay far away from SpaceX's next Starship launch
Briefly

The FAA has cleared SpaceX to launch its Starship mega-rocket for its ninth test flight, following setbacks from prior failures. Despite its ambitious goal of sending humans to Mars, past test flights resulted in catastrophic failures, which have delayed development significantly. Safety assessments concluded SpaceX meets all required standards, allowing preparations for the upcoming test flight from their Texas facility. Warning notices signal a potential launch on May 27, while the company works to resolve issues from its previous launches, prioritizing successful landings that support NASA's Artemis program.
The FAA has authorized SpaceX to proceed with the next Starship test flight after confirming that the company meets all safety and environmental standards.
After previous failures, SpaceX aims to get the Starship development back on track as it's crucial for lunar and Martian missions.
Read at Ars Technica
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