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 concluded its investigations into January launch mishaps involving Blue Origin's New Glenn-1 and SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, accepting both companies' internal findings.
Blue Origin's New Glenn-1 lost its lower stage due to an engine restart failure, necessitating seven corrective actions to be implemented and verified by the FAA before its next launch.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 exploded due to unexpected vibrations causing propulsion system hardware failure, leading to 11 required corrective actions; a subsequent Starship (Flight 8) also exploded, with its investigation ongoing and future launches on hold pending FAA approval.
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.
