"The FAA continues to increase efficiencies in our licensing determination activities to meet the needs of the commercial space transportation industry," said FAA associate administrator Kelvin B. Coleman.
"This mission profile includes another catch attempt of the Super Heavy booster - which SpaceX nailed for the first time in an October launch - and the Starship upper stage vehicle performing a controlled water landing in the Indian Ocean."
"Regulators, working with SpaceX, also approved a handful of 'damage exceptions' that would not trigger a mishap investigation should they occur, ensuring a quicker return to launch."
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