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Podcast: Elon Musk Podcast
Episode: SpaceX Starship Faces Many Hurdles Before Next Flight
Description: Starship Progress: SpaceX continues to prepare for its next Starship launch, with significant testing and retrofitting on Ship 25 and Booster 9 at its Texas facility. The water deluge system has been tested, and SpaceX is aiming for a potential launch by the end of 2023.
FAA Review: After the April test flight failure, SpaceX's mishap report is under FAA review. The administration will identify corrective actions SpaceX must make before launching again. The timeline for the review and necessary adjustments remain uncertain.
Legal Obstacles: Ongoing litigation with environmental groups adds complexity to the launch process. These groups...