SpaceX Starship Cleared for Return with Expanded Hazard Zones
FAA approves SpaceX Starship test flight with larger hazard zones to ensure safety. Find out what this means for future space missions.
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SpaceX Starship Cleared for Return with Expanded Hazard Zones
SpaceX’s Starship rocket system has been officially cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume flight tests, marking a pivotal moment for the company’s ambitious space exploration plans. If you’ve been wondering, “Is SpaceX’s Starship test flight back on track?” or “What are the new safety measures for Starship’s return to flight?” , this update answers those questions. The FAA has approved the ninth Starship test flight but with an important caveat: expanded hazard areas to account for increased risks identified after recent mishaps. These hazard zones serve as temporary no-fly areas designed to protect people and property from possible rocket debris fallout. Image Credits:SpaceX The expanded hazard areas stretch approximately 1,600 nautical miles eastward from Texas, extending through the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos. This new zone is about double the size of the one used during Starship’s last test flight in March 2025. The FAA’s decision f…
