SpaceX approved for Starships 15th test flight at Boca Chica
Starbase, TX (KRGV) — The Federal Aviation Administration has approved SpaceX's 15th test flight of the Starship rocket.
The approval was received on Friday, Nov. 13 and SpaceX has set a 75-minute launch window that opens at 4:45 p.m., according to a news release.
SpaceX plans to make Flight 15 the first mission to return both Starship and Super Heavy to the launch site for a catch. The news release said if that works, it would mark the first full recovery of an orbital launch system.
SpaceX will set up a safety zone perimeter with local law enforcement that includes temporary closures of Highway 4 and Boca Chica Beach. The city of Starbase issues public notices on temporary closures of Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4.
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