All articles tagged with #mishap investigation
The FAA concluded Starship Flight 12 exhibited off-nominal booster performance due to Booster 19, triggering a mishap and prompting a SpaceX-led investigation under FAA oversight before Flight 13 can launch; there were no reports of public injury or property damage, and the pause may affect Starship’s orbital plans and related development milestones.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has closed its investigation into the failed launch of Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle in September 2022. The mishap was caused by the structural failure of an engine nozzle due to higher than expected engine operating temperatures. The FAA has identified 21 corrective actions that Blue Origin must complete before resuming flights, including a redesign of engine and nozzle components. The company has not provided details on implementing these actions but plans to fly soon. The FAA will issue a modified launch license once the company demonstrates the implementation of recommendations related to public safety.
The FAA has closed its investigation into the Blue Origin New Shepard 23 mishap, attributing the cause to the structural failure of an engine nozzle due to higher than expected operating temperatures. Blue Origin has been required to implement 21 corrective actions, including redesigning engine and nozzle components and making organizational changes. The closure of the investigation does not mean an immediate resumption of launches, as Blue Origin must implement all necessary safety measures and obtain a license modification from the FAA.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX's Starship following the rocket's explosive first launch, which spread plumes of potentially hazardous debris over homes and the habitats of endangered animals. The FAA has stopped SpaceX from conducting any further launches until it has concluded a "mishap investigation" into Starship's April 20 test launch. SpaceX's launchpad was also left with extensive damage that includes charred, twisted metal and shattered concrete.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Starship prototypes as it conducts a "mishap investigation" into last week's dramatic test flight. The investigation could last for several months, and SpaceX will need to complete additional "environmental mitigations" before reapplying for an FAA license. The next launch attempt will also require significant repairs and upgrades to the launch platform.
The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting a "mishap investigation" into SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy launch, which experienced an anomaly during ascent and was lost prior to stage separation. No injuries or property damage were reported. The FAA stated that a return to flight of the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle is dependent on ensuring that the mishap does not affect public safety.