FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket
SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).
FAA gives approval for next Starship test flight
The FAA has given its approval for the next flight of SpaceX’s Starship even while the investigation into the failed previous flight continues.
FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced on Friday.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for 8th Starship launch, pending FAA approval
SpaceX is slated to launch its Starship for the eighth time from Boca Chica, Texas, Friday, though plans could be thwarted if the FAA fails to give the green light.
FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch After Flight 7 Mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the January 16 Starship Flight 7 mishap remains open.
As Elon Musk tangles with FAA, SpaceX CEO announces 8th Starship rocket launch
The Federal Aviation Administration also confirmed Friday that Starship has now been approved for its next launch. Starship, the world's largest rocket, could fly again as soon as Friday on its second launch of the year if SpaceX receives a green light from federal regulators in time.
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch on March 3?
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch? Currently, SpaceX is aiming for a 6:30 p.m. EST liftoff time on March 3 for the Starship Flight 8 launch. The company has not liste
SpaceX readies a redo of last month’s ill-fated Starship test flight
The test flight will be a repeat of what SpaceX hoped to achieve on the previous Starship launch in January, when the rocket broke apart and showered debris over the Atlantic Ocean and Turks and Caicos Islands.
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 8 To March: What To Expect From The Next Test
SpaceX has announced a brief delay in the much-anticipated Flight 8 of its massive Starship rocket. Originally set for February 28, the launch is now targeting March 3, with liftoff expected from Starbase,
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