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SpaceX Criticizes FAA Amid Starship Launch Delay

During a congressional hearing, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker defended the delay of SpaceX's Starship IFT-5, emphasizing necessary regulatory procedures. Simultaneously, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called for Whitaker's resignation, underscoring tensions between the FAA and SpaceX regarding regulatory oversight.

2024-09-25T12:31:30.205925-07:00

Spaceflight Now

Tropical Storm Helene Delays SpaceX Crew-9 Launch to Sept. 28

2024-09-24T11:27:34.616737-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX Completes Full-Stack Testing of Starship for Upcoming Launch

2024-09-24T10:34:29.065656-07:00

The Space Review

Launch Companies Navigate Ongoing FAA Licensing Challenges

2024-09-24T06:15:55.271138-07:00

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Space.com

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Amid Starship Launch Delay During a congressional hearing, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker defended the delay of SpaceX's Starship IFT-5, emphasizing necessary regulatory procedures. Simultaneously, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called for Whitaker's resignation, underscoring tensions between the FAA and SpaceX regarding regulatory oversight.

2024-09-25T12:31:30.205925-07:00

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Amid Starship Launch Delay

Aviation Week

SpaceX Conducts First Private Dragon EVA Led by Jared Isaacman Jared Isaacman, the financier and mission commander, is setting his sights on more ambitious missions following the successful execution of the first private spacewalk using SpaceX's Dragon. This marks a significant milestone for private spaceflight capabilities and future endeavors.

2024-09-24T14:47:44.018558-07:00

SpaceX Conducts First Private Dragon EVA Led by Jared Isaacman

Spaceflight Now

Tropical Storm Helene Delays SpaceX Crew-9 Launch to Sept. 28 NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-9 mission launch to the International Space Station to September 28 due to Tropical Storm Helene. The mission will carry one American astronaut and one Russian cosmonaut. Monitoring of the storm's trajectory remains a priority as preparations continue.

2024-09-24T11:27:34.616737-07:00

Tropical Storm Helene Delays SpaceX Crew-9 Launch to Sept. 28

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX Completes Full-Stack Testing of Starship for Upcoming Launch SpaceX has successfully conducted full-stack testing of Ship 30 and Booster 12, advancing its Starship flight program. Preparations, including a wet dress rehearsal, are underway as regulatory filings with the FAA are finalized, targeting a late November to early December launch window.

2024-09-24T10:34:29.065656-07:00

SpaceX Completes Full-Stack Testing of Starship for Upcoming Launch

The Space Review

Launch Companies Navigate Ongoing FAA Licensing Challenges Despite regulatory reforms in early 2021 designed to simplify the licensing process, launch companies, including SpaceX, face delays. The FAA has estimated a late November date for a Starship launch license, highlighting ongoing challenges in obtaining timely approvals.

2024-09-24T06:15:55.271138-07:00

Launch Companies Navigate Ongoing FAA Licensing Challenges

Space.com

SpaceX Recovers Starship Super Heavy Booster from Sea In a significant recovery operation, SpaceX successfully retrieved its Starship Super Heavy booster from the ocean. This marks a critical step for the company as it advances its Starship program and refines its reusable rocket technologies.

2024-09-23T15:03:41.983475-07:00

SpaceX Recovers Starship Super Heavy Booster from Sea

Reuters

SpaceX to Launch Five Uncrewed Missions to Mars by 2026 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced plans to send five uncrewed Starship vehicles to Mars within two years. This ambitious timeline aligns with the next Mars launch window, leveraging SpaceX's advanced Starship technology to further Mars exploration.

2024-09-22T11:15:40.324152-07:00

SpaceX to Launch Five Uncrewed Missions to Mars by 2026

Space.com

SpaceX Crew-9 Transforms into NASA Rescue Mission Originally scheduled as a routine mission, SpaceX's Crew-9 is now a rescue operation for NASA. Launching this week, the mission will address unforeseen circumstances encountered by NASA, highlighting the dynamic nature of space collaboration and the pivotal role of SpaceX in executing mission-critical adjustments.

2024-09-22T07:06:49.215171-07:00

SpaceX Crew-9 Transforms into NASA Rescue Mission

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