FAA authorizes SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 flights after reviewing a September 28 malfunction.
The FAA has authorized SpaceX to resume flights of its Falcon 9 rocket following a review of an incident on September 28, where the second stage malfunctioned during a NASA mission. This marks the third mishap since July. SpaceX's corrective measures were deemed satisfactory. The Falcon 9 is set to launch the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft soon. Tensions remain between SpaceX and the FAA over the pending approval for the Starship 5 mission.
October 11, 2024
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