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FAA Closes Starship Test Flight 2 Investigation

SpaceX Must Implement All Corrective Actions Prior to Flight Test 3

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Tom Patton
Feb 27, 2024
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SpaceX has released a report on the anomaly that led to the self-destruction of the Starship second stage during its Super Heavy Orbital Test Flight 2 on November 18th last year.

According to a report posted to the company website, during that test, Starship successfully lifted off at 7:02 a.m. CT from Starbase in Texas. All 33 Raptor engines on the Supe…

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