SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared for flight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a failed landing earlier this week. The FAA had temporarily grounded the rocket but has now given the green light for flights to continue, as long as all license requirements are met. This decision comes after SpaceX successfully launched two missions, putting 42 Starlink satellites into orbit.
In addition to regular Starlink flights, SpaceX is gearing up for some exciting missions in the near future. One of these missions is Polaris Dawn, a private mission that aims to send billionaire Jared Isaacman and three others through the Van Allen radiation belts to perform the first private astronaut spacewalk. This mission demonstrates SpaceX’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
SpaceX is also expected to send two astronauts to the International Space Station on NASA’s Crew-9 mission, with a tentative launch date of September 24th. NASA recently made changes to the crew lineup for this mission, bumping two astronauts in order to accommodate astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore. This decision was made after NASA deemed the Boeing spacecraft unfit for a crewed return flight.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has received the go-ahead from the FAA to resume flights after a temporary grounding. With upcoming missions such as Polaris Dawn and NASA’s Crew-9 mission, SpaceX continues to make strides in the field of space exploration. The successful launches and ambitious goals of SpaceX demonstrate the company’s dedication to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in outer space.