FAA Completes Safety Review, SpaceX Starship Launch Imminent

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed its safety review of SpaceX's Starship rocket, assessing the risks to public health and property. However, an environmental review is still pending, which includes consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on an updated Biological Assessment under the Endangered Species Act. Once the environmental review is completed, SpaceX can proceed with the next Starship liftoff. The Starship rocket is the largest and most powerful ever built, consisting of a Super Heavy booster and a Starship upper stage. The rocket's first test flight in April encountered problems, leading to an intentional detonation above the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX has stated that the latest Starship vehicle has passed all prelaunch tests and is ready for launch.