FAA will authorise Starship rocket launch when SpaceX fixes more than 60 flaws to prevent mishaps

After Elon Musk announced that Starship was ready for orbital flight, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the rocket was not ready. As it turned out, the company has to fix more than 60 flaws.

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The FAA found many key reasons that led to the rocket system exploding during the first launch attempt in April 2023. The regulator is only willing to authorise the Starship launch after SpaceX has completed 63 corrective actions that will prevent similar accidents in the future and improve public safety.

The aerospace company must upgrade hardware to prevent leaks and fires. The upgrade involves the launch pad at the spaceport in Boca Chica, Texas.

The FAA requires SpaceX to improve critical flight safety systems. Also on the list of corrective actions are applying additional change control methods and expanding the number of inspections during the design process.

SpaceX must then reapply for a licence from the FAA. As for the investigation into Starship's first launch attempt, it has already been completed, but the report will not be released due to confidential information.

Source: CNBC