FAA finally Gives Out Starship ORBITAL Flight 8 Approve But not Ship 33 Explosion...

hey everyone so the FAA has officially issued the launch license for flight 8 clearing the way for SpaceX to ramp up preparations for liftoff before this highly anticipated flight SpaceX will first launch two critical NASA payloads sphere X and punch meanwhile im2 Athena has already begun transmitting its first images is marking a significant milestone in its Mission so without further Ado let's dive into all the details on today's episode of great SpaceX flight 8 is right around the corner everyone as always SpaceX has had to tackle two major challenges on the road to launch the first is Hardware prep and the second is securing the faa's launch license now with flight 8 approaching one of those challenges has been solved the fa a has officially granted SpaceX permission to proceed specifically the new license includes a section outlining the issued and effective date as the 26th of February it also contains modifications particularly seen in sections 3 and four of item 5.2 which adjusts the definition section of the license these changes made on the 26th represent a major step forward for starship's future operations the first key update appears in Section 3 where modifications to section 3B introduces the term orbital flight as a formal category alongside suborbital flight the license States added paragraph 3 B2 orbital flight ends after deployment of all payloads upon completion of space exploration Technologies corporated Starship super Heavy's first steady state orbit if there is no payload deployment after V component impact or landing on Earth after activities necessary to return the vehicle or component to a safe condition on the ground after impact or Landing or after activities necessary to return the site to a safe condition whichever occurs latest in short orbital flight ends at the latest of the following payload deployment completion of Starship super Heavy's first stable orbit if no payload is deployed vehicle Landing or impact securing the vehicle after landing or impact or making the site safe this is a significant development that effectively paves the way for future orbital operations with this modification SpaceX will no longer need to request further license adjustments when conducting orbital activities such as deploying payloads or testing the in orbit refueling system this is a powerful breakthrough for starship's long-term objectives next section 4 amends section 3C of the the license adding a definition for re-entry re-entry shall commence with the activities conducted in Earth orbit or outer space to determine re-entry Readiness and that are critical to ensuring public health and safety and the safety of property during re-entry flight marked by the initiation of starship's last health check on orbit prior to initiating the re-entry deorbit burn a re-entry ends after activi is necessary to return the re-entry vehicle or vehicle component to a safe condition on the ground after impact or Landing again that's just a fancy way of saying re-entry begins with final safety checks in orbit before starship's deorbit burn and ends once the vehicle or its components are secured on the ground after landing or impact this section further reinforces the orbital aspect of future Starship missions re-entering from orbit presents a much greater challenge than previous re-entry attempts requiring Advanced planning and ex ution by including this update the FAA has effectively removed another regulatory hurdle ensuring SpaceX can proceed with full orbital re-entry missions without additional delays in summary the faa's updated license provides two major benefits first it grants the necessary approval for flight 8 keeping the upcoming launch on schedule second it expands spacex's operational flexibility for future Starship missions allowing for True orbital flights pay p deployments and advanced re-entry tests as a result flight 8 could very well be the moment Starship reaches full orbit for the first time and successfully deploys payloads in space additionally this certification confirms that the FAA has completed its investigation into past Starship mishaps SpaceX has successfully addressed all required corrective actions related to previous flight issues ensuring that safety measures are in place and Regulatory concerns have been resolved it's also worth noting that the faa's processing speed has noticeably improved the FAA appears to be streamlining its processes accelerating the licensing of Starship flights this shift is not only beneficial to SpaceX but also helps maintain the US Aerospace industry's Global Leadership and now it all comes down to flight 8 once again if you're ready respond with let's go already in the comment section down below to show your excitement then be sure to like the video and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on spacex's Incredible Journey as I mentioned earlier aside from obtaining the faa's approval SpaceX still has crucial Hardware preparations to complete currently s34 has not yet moved while its transport stand has arrived s34 has not been lifted onto it this delay likely indicates that SpaceX is still installing the payload system before proceeding with Transportation ensuring that this system is properly integrated is essential as fight 8 will include payload deployment a key milestone for starship's development at the launch site work is progressing rapidly in the latest updates B15 has been outfitted with the FTS flight termination system a critical safety measure for all test flights however something unusual has been observed regarding the hot staging ring initially it was lifted onto B15 immediately after the booster was positioned at the Launchpad but in the following days it was repeatedly removed and rein installed this unusual activity suggests that SpaceX may have encountered an issue with either the ring itself or the booster alternatively they could be inspecting or adjusting the cross beams installed on the booster to ensure proper alignment until SpaceX provides further details in the form of an official statement we can only wait and speculate and hope everything is proceeding as planned for flight a to remain on schedule s34 must arrive at the launch site soon to be stacked on to B 15 following that a wet dress rehearsal test must be conducted to validate fueling procedures with March 3rd set as the new launch date SpaceX must complete these tests by the end of the week to be fully prepared for flight meanwhile a new Noam or notice to air missions has been issued specifically regarding super heavy landing area the start and end times in the notice have been adjusted to align with spacex's updated launch schedule this regulatory update ensures that air traffic will be restricted as needed to support the mission's safety if all goes according to plan we are in for an exciting weekend at Starbase think of it as a light appetizer before the main course on Monday get ready big things are coming with flight 8 updates wrapped up let's turn our attention to spacex's next mission launching two significant NASA payloads NASA has entrusted SpaceX with deploying two spacecraft BX and punch both of which are scheduled to launch aboard a falcon 9 from space launch complex 4E or SLC 4E for short in California the current Target for liftoff is March 2nd at approximately 10:09 p.m. Eastern or 709 p.m Pacific these two payloads are launching together as part of NASA's launch Services Program or LSP this program strategically pairs various science missions with commercial launch providers aiming to optimize the use of both taxpayer funds and private investments in space exploration by leveraging spacex's cost-effective and reliable launch capabilities NASA ensures that its scientific objectives are met without unnecessary Financial strain each of these payloads has a critical Mission sphere X short for spectr photometer for the history of the universe Epoch of reionization and Isis Explorer is a conical white spacecraft designed to function as a wide angle complement to the James web Space Telescope like web Sparx will operate in the infrared Spectrum capturing data Rich light emitted from the universe however while web specializes in highly detailed zoomed in observations of specific celestial objects sphere X will conduct broad surveys of galaxies this wide field capability will provide valuable context for webs focused observations potentially enhancing our understanding of the universe's structure and evolution given the groundbreaking discoveries already made by web sphere X's addition to NASA's observational toolkit could unlock even more Cosmic Secrets meanwhile Punch or the polarimeter to unify the Corona and heliosphere is designed to explore the sun's outer atmosphere this Mission consists of four small satellites positioned around Earth which include three Widefield imagers and one narrow field imager their primary objective is to study the Dynamics of the sun's Corona the outermost layer of its atmosphere and how it interacts with the solar wind understanding these interactions is crucial because the solar wind influences the heliosphere the vast protective bubble that surrounds our solar system the heliosphere serves as a boundary between our Cosmic neighborhood and Interstellar space and studying it could provide invaluable insights into space weather this research is particularly important for for protecting astronauts spacecraft and even infrastructure on Earth from the effects of solar storms these missions represent another significant step forward for NASA and humanity and once again SpaceX has been chosen to deliver them into space as the most flexible and reliable launch provider today SpaceX continues to play a crucial role in advancing scientific exploration let's see how these missions unfold with their support now let's talk about the first up dates from the im2 Athena lunar lander following its launch intuitive machines recently shared the first images captured by Athena on X showcasing Earth's stunning blue sphere against the vast Blackness of space the images also provide a clear view of the Lander's feat confirming its stable positioning alongside the images the company issued a statement after liftoff on February 26th Athena established a stable attitude solar charging and radio communications contact with our mission Operations Center in Houston the Lander is in excellent Health sending selfies and preparing for a series of planned main engine firings to refine her trajectory ahead of lunar orbit insertion planned on March 3rd ined machines is targeting a lunar Landing opportunity on March 6th this exciting Milestone was met with enthusiastic responses Jared isman selected NASA administrator congratulated intuitive machines stating excellent news congratulations intuitive machines prior to Athena's separation from the Falcon 9 additional images of the mission were captured space ex-president Gwyn Shotwell shared them with the message intu machines Lander is on its way to the Moon after falcon9 successfully deployed Athena into a lunar transfer orbit not a bad view best of luck intuitive machines astrof Forge and NASA jpl's lunar Trailblazer and epic aerospace's Chimera geo1 on the remainder of your mission soon this will be the view on our way to Mars it's so beautiful these updates highlight spacex's crucial role in advancing space exploration further solidifying its ambitious vision for interplanetary travel as seen in the released images the im2 Lander is steadily moving away from Earth embarking on its Journey To The Moon this Mission promises to be fascinating and we eagerly await the next set of updates from Athena this has been Kevin with great SpaceX don't forget to like the video and subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with yours truly in the latest details of spacex's progress thank you so much for tuning in and remember curiosity imagination and inspiration will always follow you as long as you keep looking up