SpaceX Falcon 9 cleared to fly by FAA
SpaceX has received FAA clearance to resume Falcon 9 launches after addressing a mishap from July 11. The first post-grounding launch is scheduled for July 27, 2024, with enhanced safety measures.
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SpaceX has received clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume launches of its Falcon 9 rocket after submitting a mishap investigation report. The grounding of the Falcon 9 followed a July 11 launch from California, where the rocket's second stage failed to reignite due to a liquid oxygen leak. The FAA confirmed that there were no public safety issues related to the anomaly, allowing SpaceX to return to flight operations while the investigation remains open. SpaceX's first planned launch post-grounding is scheduled for a Starlink mission from Kennedy Space Center on July 27, 2024.
The investigation revealed that the leak originated from a crack in a pressure sensor line, which was caused by fatigue from engine vibrations. This led to excessive cooling of the engine components, resulting in a hard start and subsequent loss of control of the upper stage. Although the Starlink satellites deployed successfully, they burned up upon reentry due to their lower altitude. SpaceX has since implemented corrective measures, including the removal of the faulty sensor line and additional inspections across its fleet to enhance safety and reliability. The company has maintained a high launch cadence, with 70 missions completed in 2024, and is preparing for upcoming missions, including a resupply to the International Space Station and crewed flights.
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