SpaceX Falcon 9 Cleared for Launches After FAA Review
Two successful launches follow FAA clearance amid ongoing investigation into recent landing failure.
- SpaceX resumed Falcon 9 launches with two back-to-back missions from Florida and California.
- The FAA grounded Falcon 9 after a booster toppled and exploded during a landing attempt on August 28.
- Despite the ongoing investigation, the FAA allowed launches to continue, citing no public safety risk.
- The resumed launches deployed 42 Starlink satellites, including 26 with new Direct to Cell capabilities.
- The private Polaris Dawn mission remains on hold due to weather concerns and additional checks.