U.S. regulators have given SpaceX the green light to resume launching its Falcon 9 rocket after a recent mishap during a booster landing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the Falcon 9 following an explosion during a landing attempt, but it has now been approved for future flights.
Despite the incident, SpaceX successfully launched 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit. The company’s ability to reuse its rockets is vital to its operations, making the investigation into the mishap crucial.
Upcoming SpaceX launches include the Polaris Dawn mission, where private citizens will conduct a commercial spacewalk, and the Crew-9 mission sending NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. These missions highlight SpaceX’s pioneering efforts in space exploration.
This approval comes as SpaceX aims to continue its role as a leading provider of satellite launches and crewed missions to space.