FAA authorizes fourth Starship launch, modified license

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The FAA has approved a license authorization for SpaceX's fourth launch of Starship.

"SpaceX met all safety and other licensing requirements for this test flight," the FAA said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.

SpaceX proposed three scenarios involving the Starship entry that would not require an investigation in the event that the vehicle is lost. The FAA approved the scenarios after determining they met public safety requirements.

"If a different anomaly occurs with the Starship vehicle an investigation may be warranted as well as if an anomaly occurs with the Super Heavy booster rocket," the FAA stated.

SpaceX announced on X last week that they were aiming to launch the fourth Starship out of Boca Chica on June 6.