FAA grants launch license to SpaceX, clearing way for Starship orbital flight test

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued the launch license to SpaceX for the Starship orbital flight test, which could now take place as soon as Monday.

The long-awaited launch license came at the very end of business on Friday.

“After a comprehensive license evaluation process, the FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental, policy, payload, airspace integration and financial responsibility requirements,” the administration said in a statement.

This was the final regulatory hurdle facing SpaceX. Now, the company is authorized to conduct the orbital flight test as soon as its ready.

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