FAA Closes Investigation into SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion and Blue Origin's New Glenn Mishap
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially concluded its investigation into the explosive end of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which suffered a catastrophic failure high above the Atlantic Ocean in January. The agency has also wrapped up its probe into Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket mishap, marking significant milestones for both spaceflight companies.Starship Flight 7: A Partial Success That Ended in Fiery DemiseOn January 16, SpaceX launched its ambitious Starship Flight 7 from the Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission began on a promising note, with the Super Heavy booster executing a flawless return, successfully landing at the launch tower using its complex "chopstick" arm system just seven minutes after liftoff.