We could literally be days away from an orbital launch attempt.
Even now, SpaceX still has some hoops to jump through before it can test-launch its gigantic 394-foot rocket stack next week. For one, the company still needs a launch license.
"The FAA has not made a license determination for the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy operation, and the FAA's Command Center planning notice should not be interpreted as an indicator that a determination to issue a license has been made or is forthcoming," the FAA's statement reads.' sources, such a license could still be issued in time for a launch early next week, but an environmental compliance review could drag the process out even further.
If everything goes according to plan, the company's Starship spacecraft will complete a full orbit of the Earth before splashing down off the coast of Hawaii. Its Super Heavy booster is designed to make a soft landing near its launch site.its Starship prototype dubbed Ship 24 on top of its booster, setting the stage for one of the most exciting launches in recent memory.
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