"SpaceX Clears FAA Hurdle and Seeks License for Next Starship Launch"

SpaceX has disclosed the causes of anomalies during a Starship launch, including engine shutdowns and a subsequent energetic failure, as it clears an FAA investigation hurdle. The mishap was attributed to a filter blockage affecting the supply of liquid oxygen to the Raptor engines. SpaceX is implementing corrective actions and hardware changes to improve reliability and performance for future launches, with a potential launch attempt expected after the FAA completes its review process.