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SpaceX Faces Fiery Setback with Explosive Raptor Engine Test Ahead of Starship’s Fourth Integrated Flight Test

Boca Chica, Texas – SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is gearing up for Starship’s fourth integrated flight test, IFT-4, which could be just days away. However, the journey to this milestone has hit a snag with a fiery setback. Recent footage captured by NASASpaceflight shows a massive explosion during a Raptor engine test at SpaceX’s Boca Chica Starbase facilities in southern Texas. The explosion occurred during an engine test when the Raptor engine shut off roughly …

FAA Concludes Investigation of SpaceX Starship’s Dual Explosion Flight, Clears Path for Future Launches

Decatur, Alabama – The Federal Aviation Administration has concluded its investigation into the SpaceX Starship’s second flight, which ended in a double explosion. The incident occurred during the spacecraft’s initial test flight in Texas. The FAA did not provide detailed information about their findings. The Starship, a prototype rocket designed for deep-space travel, suffered two explosions in a span of minutes after landing. The FAA’s inspection focused on any potential risks posed by the explosions …