FAA Orders SpaceX To Investigate Starship V3 Booster Failure

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FAA Orders SpaceX To Investigate Starship V3 Booster Failure
SpaceX’s latest Starship setback is creating new uncertainty around the company’s aggressive launch timeline and its rumored mid-June IPO plans. The Federal Aviation Administration has officially ordered an investigation into the failure of the Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 12, temporarily grounding future launches until the review is complete. The incident happened shortly after stage separation during the May 22 test flight and could slow momentum for one of the world’s most ambitious space programs. SpaceX Starship Failure Triggers FAA Investigation The FAA confirmed that SpaceX must conduct a full investigation into what caused the Super Heavy booster to fail during its return flight over the Gulf of America. According to the agency, the booster malfunctioned several minutes after stage separation during Starship Flight 12. While no injuries or property damage were reported, regulators classified the event as a “mishap,” automatically triggering a mandatory review proces…