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FAA Gives SpaceX Starship License for Flight 5 and 6
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangThe FAA has granted SpaceX the license to launch Starship 5 as early as tomorrow from Boca Chica, Texas.
This approval, ahead of schedule, confirms all safety, environmental, and licensing requirements have been met.
SpaceX's "Mechazilla" launch tower will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster mid-air after stage separation—a groundbreaking recovery attempt.
The FAA has also approved the mission profile for Starship 6.