FAA Approves Starship License Modifications

Flight 9 on Hold Pending Flight 8 Investigation Results

The FAA has approved license modifications for the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission. The approval includes final action allowing SpaceX to increase Starship operations from five up to 25 per year at Boca Chica, Texas.

However, SpaceX may not launch until the FAA either closes the Starship Flight 8 mishap investigation or makes a return to flight determin…