October 12, 2024 2:34 PM

US FAA approves SpaceX Falcon 9 return to flight after mishap probe

US FAA approves SpaceX Falcon 9 return to flight after mishap probeThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it had approved the return to flight of the SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle after it reviewed and accepted the SpaceX-led investigation findings and corrective actions for the mishap that occurred Sept. 28. The FAA on Sept. 30 said SpaceX had to investigate why the second stage of its Falcon 9 malfunctioned after a NASA astronaut mission, grounding the launch vehicle for the third ...