FAA Reports Anomaly During SpaceX Starship Test Flight
US aviation regulator detects anomaly during Starship rocket test flight
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) detected an anomaly during SpaceX's Starship S39 test flight on May 23, 2023. The incident occurred as the Super Heavy booster was returning over the Gulf of Mexico, with debris falling into a hazardous zone. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage have been reported.
- 01The anomaly occurred during the 12th flight mission of SpaceX's Starship.
- 02The Super Heavy booster was returning over the Gulf of Mexico when the issue was detected.
- 03Debris from the booster fell within a designated hazardous zone.
- 04Starship S39 is SpaceX's first third-generation V3 rocket.
- 05The rocket is 124 meters tall and generates approximately 8,000 tons of thrust.
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On May 23, 2023, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified an anomaly during the 12th test flight of SpaceX's Starship S39, launched from the Starbase in Texas. The incident occurred as the Super Heavy booster was returning over the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in debris falling within a hazardous zone. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or property damage. The Starship S39 is notable as the first of SpaceX's third-generation V3 rockets, measuring 124 meters in height and capable of producing around 8,000 tons of thrust, making it the largest rocket ever constructed.
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