SpaceX Starship Readys for Next BIG TEST
An episode of the Stage Zero Studio with Wil Waldon podcast, hosted by Stage Zero Studio, titled "SpaceX Starship Readys for Next BIG TEST" was published on October 17, 2023 and runs 8 minutes.
October 17, 2023 ·8m · Stage Zero Studio with Wil Waldon
Summary
As the aerospace community knows, the second Starship flight has been in a holding pattern. Initially, it seemed like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was the gatekeeper, but now the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has stepped into that role. Even though the FAA has given a nod for testing, the FWS's approval is still pending for changes to the launch pad. Consequently, this could potentially set SpaceX back by months, if worst comes to worst. In today's episode, we'll cover five key areas: SpaceX's recent interaction with the Coast Guard, updates to the Starship's structure, the litany of improvements made since the April test flight, the rapid installations at the launch pad, and lastly, what we can expect from SpaceX's ground testing scheduled for tomorrow.
Episode Description
As the aerospace community knows, the second Starship flight has been in a holding pattern. Initially, it seemed like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was the gatekeeper, but now the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has stepped into that role. Even though the FAA has given a nod for testing, the FWS's approval is still pending for changes to the launch pad. Consequently, this could potentially set SpaceX back by months, if worst comes to worst.
In today's episode, we'll cover five key areas: SpaceX's recent interaction with the Coast Guard, updates to the Starship's structure, the litany of improvements made since the April test flight, the rapid installations at the launch pad, and lastly, what we can expect from SpaceX's ground testing scheduled for tomorrow.
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