The Journal of Space Commerce

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FAA Starship Flight 7 Mishap Investigation Closed

Probe into Flight 8 is Ongoing

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Tom Patton
Apr 07, 2025
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The FAA-required investigation of the SpaceX Starship Flight 7 mishap on Jan. 16 is closed. There were no public injuries and one confirmed report of minor vehicle damage in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The FAA oversaw and accepted the findings of the SpaceX-led investigation. The final mishap report cites the probable root cause for the loss of the Sta…

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