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Industry
FAA says SpaceX aims for 10,000 launches a year within five years
SpaceX has set a goal of carrying out 10,000 rocket launches a year within the next five years, a figure far above the current global total. Gwynne Shotwell recently explained the target to U.S. Federal Aviation Administration chief Brian Bedford, who said bottlenecks are not within SpaceX. The FAA currently authorises 195 launches a year across four sites. Industry calls are growing to shift from per-launch approvals to a system similar to airline operating licences.
General News
SpaceX worker dies at Starbase after crane collapse and safety violations
A worker has died at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in south Texas, prompting the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to open an investigation. The incident occurred at about 4:17 a.m. on May 15, but the cause of death has not been disclosed. SpaceX and the newly incorporated Starbase city government have not issued statements. The death renews scrutiny of safety management at the site, which has faced previous violations and lawsuits.
Industry
SpaceX assembles Starship V3, the world’s tallest rocket, ahead of IPO
SpaceX has fully assembled its 124-metre Starship V3 for the first time, setting a new record for the tallest rocket. The vehicle, stacked at the Starbase site in south Texas, features upgraded Raptor engines and design changes aimed at improving booster recovery and reuse. SpaceX has completed static-fire and fueling rehearsal tests and is preparing the next Starship test flight from a new launch pad. The flight path and recovery plans differ from earlier missions.
