The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given SpaceX clearance for a ninth test flight of its Starship rocket system, following earlier explosions. The FAA has expanded hazard zones based on a new safety analysis, resulting in temporary no-fly areas that cover about 1,600 nautical miles from Texas to the Bahamas. This is double the previous hazard zone size. Additionally, the FAA stipulates that this flight must occur during non-peak travel periods, as prior mishaps required diversions of numerous flights. SpaceX aims for broader mission capabilities with Starship, which may also support its Starlink satellite launches.
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared SpaceX to perform its ninth Starship rocket system test flight, expanding hazard areas for safety based on flight mishaps.
The updated hazard area covers about 1,600 nautical miles, roughly double the previous size, requiring the flight to occur during non-peak travel periods.
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