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 Blue Origin’s New Glenn debut and SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 mishaps from January.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn lost its lower stage due to an engine restart failure, and SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 exploded from unexpected vibrations causing propulsion system failure, with both companies identifying corrective actions.
A subsequent Starship (Flight 8) also exploded in March, and its ongoing investigation, overseen by the FAA, prohibits further Starship launches until the report is accepted and all requirements are met.
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.
