The FAA is required to investigate and provide corrective actions following a mishap event via its Mishap Response Program. [Courtesy: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has completed investigations into the January mishaps of Blue Origin's New Glenn-1 and SpaceX's Starship Flight 7.
Blue Origin's New Glenn-1 lost its lower stage due to engine restart failure, with seven corrective actions identified and pending FAA verification before its next flight.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 exploded over the Caribbean due to unexpected vibrations causing propulsion system failure, leading to eleven FAA-verified corrective actions.
A subsequent Starship Flight 8 also exploded in March, with an ongoing FAA-overseen investigation preventing further Starship launches until fully resolved and approved.
The Federal Aviation Administration has completed its investigations looking into “mishaps” that occurred during Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch and SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in January.
Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
