FAA Grants SpaceX License For Starship Orbital Flight Test

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Credit: SpaceX
The FAA has issued a vehicle operator license to SpaceX for the first orbital flight test of its Starship/Super Heavy launch system. SpaceX said it is targeting the launch for as early as April 17 from Boca Chica, Texas. The 150-min. launch window opens at 8 a.m. EDT. “After a comprehensive license...

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