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‘Galactic 04,’ the Company’s Next Commercial Spaceflight Planned for Early October
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'FAA’s Closure Of The Mishap Investigation Does Not Predetermine The Results Of Any Ongoing Or Future Environmental Reviews'
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Approval For Powerplants Move Aircraft Closer to Entry Into Service
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Aero Linx: Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association
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Resume Own Navigation
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"The final mishap investigation report cited a total of sixty-three (63) corrective actions for SpaceX to implement. These included actions to address redesigns of vehicle hardware to prevent leaks and fires, redesign of the launch pad to increase its robustness, incorporation of additional reviews in the design process, additional analysis and testing of safety critical systems and components including the Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS), and the application of additional change control practices."
Source: From an FAA statement, closing the 'mishap' investigation of SpaceX's Starship April 20,2023, test flight.
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