FAA nears launch license for SpaceX's Starship 5, possibly allowing an Oct 13 test flight.

The FAA may soon grant a launch license for SpaceX's Starship 5, potentially allowing a test flight as early as October 13. Initially, the FAA expected to finalize the decision by late November. This approval is crucial for SpaceX's ambitions to develop a reusable spacecraft for interplanetary travel. The upcoming test aims to achieve a successful return to launch site and booster catch, marking significant progress in the Starship project.