FAA closes Starship Flight 12 investigation, clears Flight 13
FAA accepted SpaceX findings on heat effects and erroneous engine alarms; SpaceX implemented updates. Launch window opens July 16 at 6:45 p.m. EDT.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
FAA closes Starship Flight 12 investigation, clears Flight 13 — Tuesday, July 14, 2026
FAA closes Starship Flight 12 mishap investigation, clearing Flight 13 for July 16 launch with hardware/software fixes and Starlink V3 deployment plans; NASA begins SLS booster assembly for Artemis III; Soyuz MS-29 launch with NASA astronaut scheduled for July 14. No recent credible news items on space‑related developments were found in the last 24–48 hours.
Biggest developments
SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13 with Starlink satellites
Static fires completed; mission to test fixes and deploy functioning Starlink V3 satellites.
NASA begins SLS booster assembly for Artemis III
Segments of SLS solid rocket boosters assembled ahead of potential 2027 Artemis III launch.
Important posts & threads
FAA closes Flight 12 investigation
BREAKING: The FAA has officially closed its investigation into SpaceX Starship Flight 12, clearing the path for Flight 13. The FAA accepted SpaceX’s findings and corrective actions.
FAA closes Flight 12 investigation
BREAKING: The FAA has officially closed its investigation into SpaceX Starship Flight 12, clearing the path for Flight 13. The FAA accepted SpaceX’s findings and corrective actions.
Bullish takes
- Starship Flight 13 cleared for launch with corrective actions implemented
- Starlink V3 satellites to fly on Flight 13 for first time
Why this matters
FAA clearance advances Starship testing timeline; Artemis III hardware progress supports crewed lunar return goals.