With the inquiry concluded, SpaceX is now on track to advance its program, pending the necessary fixes.
This development means SpaceX is now a major step closer to the third test flight.
That said, a test flight in March is not out of the question.
The Starship Super Heavy booster exploded during its second test flight.Photo: C&J Images
A rareupdatefrom SpaceX provided more information about the investigation and what went wrong during OFT-2.
This led to the engines shutting down early and the self-destruct system ending the mission.
Additionally, all 33 Raptor engines successfully ignited during liftoff, in an important demonstration of reliability.
Starship during its second test flight on November 18, 2023, with all 33 Raptor engines alight.Photo: C&J Images
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