SMRTR TechJul 13, 2026TechCrunch

SpaceX cleared to fly Starship again after booster failure in May

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The FAA has cleared SpaceX to fly Starship again after a booster failure during the May 22 launch, where engine startup issues caused the Super Heavy booster to spin the wrong direction and crash. SpaceX has updated its engine startup and alarm systems to fix the problem. The next launch, planned for July 16, will carry 20 real third-generation Starlink satellites, a first for Starship.

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