Source: Gadgets 360 [India]
“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX the launch licence required for the Starship Flight 7 test. This decision, announced on December 17, allows the company to move forward with preparations for the world’s largest rocket at its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The approval comes after a series of rigorous engine tests on the Starship spacecraft and its Super Heavy booster to confirm readiness for launch. Despite this progress, SpaceX has not disclosed a specific launch date for the test, though reports suggest a possible timeline in early or mid-January 2025. According to sources, the Flight 7 test will follow a similar trajectory to previous launches, involving the launch of the stacked Starship and Super Heavy rocket, an attempted booster catch at the launch tower, and a water landing of the spacecraft in the Indian Ocean near Australia.” (12/19/24)