FAA Clears SpaceX Starship for Launch, But Environmental Review Still Needed

FAA completes safety review of SpaceX's Starship rocket, but environmental review still ongoing

Starship is SpaceX's giant, next-generation rocket that aims for full reusability

Starship prototypes have flown only 1 test flight so far, which ended in an explosive crash

FAA requires more safety fixes from SpaceX before licensing 2nd Starship flight

Environmental review focuses on new deluge system to protect launch pad from Rocket exhaust