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Launch License for Starship Granted by the FAA

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Tom Patton
Apr 15, 2023
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The FAA late Friday issued a launch license for the SpaceX Starship orbital flight test, clearing the last hurdle for the launch.

"After a comprehensive license evaluation process, the FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental, policy, payload, airspace integration and financial responsibility requirements."

FAA Statement.

The launch license is v…

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