Elon Musk has announced that the next SpaceX Starship launch could happen the week of May 19, specifically suggesting May 21 as a potential date. However, the FAA has not yet granted authorization for the Flight 9 launch, primarily due to unresolved issues linked to the mishaps that occurred during Flight 8. For SpaceX to proceed, it must successfully close the FAA's investigation into these issues or obtain a safety clearance. Meanwhile, Musk remains optimistic about the authorization, anticipating the reuse of previous rocket components.
The FAA has not authorized the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 launch, in part due to outstanding issues regarding the Flight 8 mishap.
SpaceX may not launch Starship again until one of the two options is completed for the Flight 8 mishap and SpaceX meets all other licensing requirements.
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