SpaceX is now ready for another fully-stacked Starship launch as it brought the rocket back to the Starbase launch pad, with Mechazilla, the launch and land tower giant chopsticks, holding it in place. Elon Musk and the space company have shared the rocket's latest outing, showcasing its massive features to the world with its latest post via X, claiming that the Starship is ready for launch.
However, it is not yet immediately seeing a launch for now as it awaits its FAA license approval that are still under review.
Elon Musk: SpaceX Starship is Fully-Stacked, Launch-ready
(Photo : SpaceX via X)
SpaceX went to X to share the latest update to its Starship, and after its tweaks and improvements, the company has put both rockets, the Starship and Super Heavy Booster rocket, on full-stack again. The Starship is fully-stacked over at Boca Chica now, awaiting its next ventures.
On the other hand, the news came from its CEO and owner, Elon Musk, who claimed that the Starship is now ready to launch, continuing where it left off after the fateful April 2023 explosion.
Musk went on to say that it is awaiting the US Federal Aviation Authority's license approval for its supposed launch.
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SpaceX Awaits FAA Approval for Next Starship Launch
According to Ars Technica, the FAA recently released a statement regarding SpaceX's Starship's upcoming launch and license.
"The SpaceX Starship mishap investigation remains open," said the FAA.
"The FAA will not authorize another Starship launch until SpaceX implements the corrective actions identified during the mishap investigation and demonstrates compliance with all the regulatory requirements of the license modification process."
For now, it remains unknown when SpaceX will get its approval, and it would not matter if it is already fully stacked on Starbase as the investigation continues.
SpaceX's Starship Program
Starship is one of the most promising spacecraft of this day and age, with the company promising the rocket to bring humans to other planets, capable of a massive payload, and reusable. However, back in April this year, Elon Musk admitted that he had doubts about the success of his rocket's first launch, as it may not turn out as what they expected from the rocket.
This is exactly what happened last April, as after getting the launch license from the FAA, the company set out for the first launch of the Stainless Steel spacecraft.
Starship saw its demise immediately after launch, as there were already rockets that malfunctioned and refused to ignite as it made its way up. After which, the rocket exploded into a fireball four minutes into its first flight.
Massive controversies were faced by Musk and SpaceX, including the environmental effect of its rocket, as well as the mishap that caused its explosion. SpaceX bounced back by acing its static fire test, and it now claims that it is ready for another launch which awaits its FAA license approval for another test, with the federal authorities still claiming that its investigations will continue.
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