Recently, it became known that SpaceX sent the Starship spacecraft to the launch pad in anticipation of the first
What is known
It was previously reported that Starship could for the first timetake off on April 10, 2023. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published recommendations that mention several possible dates for the launch of Starship.
The document states that the FAA may appointtest flight on 10 April with reserve dates 11 and 12 April. However, representatives of the regulator emphasized that the notification should not be regarded as evidence of approval of the launch.
SpaceX still hasn't received a licensepermission to launch a spacecraft. A Bloomberg source who is familiar with the licensing process claims that Starship will not have time to receive permission until April 10. In addition, he considers a launch on April 11 or 12 unlikely. The FAA spokesman added that the mention of dates in the recommendations does not mean that the regulator has issued or plans to issue a license.