FAA publishes SpaceX starship first flight failure report: 63 problems need to be corrected

CTOnews.com, September 9, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a press release today explaining the investigation into the failure of the starship's first flight in April this year, and announced the relevant rectification plan, including 63 problems in urgent need of correction, including the redesign of the "hull" and launch pad.

FAA said that the end of the accident investigation does not mean that the launch can be resumed immediately on the Starship. In order to meet all regulatory requirements, SpaceX must correct the above problems and apply to FAA for permission before the next launch.

CTOnews.com inquired about the relevant information, and SpaceX also issued a press release announcing the results of the survey. In addition to the air attitude, several engines of the rocket flameout during flight, resulting in the failure of the second stage separation and orbit test flight.

SpaceX said that the propellant leak at the tail of the rocket caused several internal fires, affecting the ship's computing system and being unable to communicate with the engine, which was the main cause of the rocket explosion.

SpaceX also mentioned that it upgraded the rocket's thrust vector control (TVC) system. The system is responsible for moving the engine, allowing SapceX to control the rocket. SpaceX's details about the upgrade first "clarify that the upgrade has nothing to do with any problems observed during the first flight test" because it explains that the new TVC system uses all-electric motors with fewer fault points and higher energy efficiency.