"FAA Investigation Closed: SpaceX Reveals Cause of Starship Explosions"

The FAA has concluded its investigation into the explosive second flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket, which took place on November 18, 2023. SpaceX must implement corrective actions and receive a license modification from the FAA before the next launch. The investigation identified 17 corrective actions, including hardware redesigns and updated control system modeling. The stainless-steel Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, and SpaceX is developing it for ambitious exploration feats, including lunar and Mars missions.