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SpaceX has secured a launch license from the FAA for Starship’s 7th test flight remarkably fast. This swift approval follows SpaceX’s previous criticism of the FAA’s regulatory hurdles. While the exact launch date remains unknown, a mid-January launch is anticipated. The mission likely involves another attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster, paving the way for simultaneous Starship and Super Heavy booster catches in future flights. This highlights improvements in the efficiency of the FAA and SpaceX’s relentless pursuit of reusable space technology.

SpaceX has accomplished its 300th successful first-stage touchdown, marking a significant milestone in rocketry. This achievement showcases SpaceX’s continuous advancements in reusable rocket technology, enabling more frequent and cost-effective missions. The company’s dedication to landing and reusing boosters has revolutionized the spaceflight industry, leading to lower launch costs and increased launch capabilities.

In a resurfaced video interview from 2016, Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman expressed his admiration for Elon Musk’s technological advancements and futuristic ideas. Freeman praised Musk’s accomplishments, particularly his development of a reusable rocket ship, and expressed his excitement about Musk’s plans for space exploration and settlements on Mars. Elon Musk, upon seeing the reposted clip, responded enthusiastically, calling Freeman ‘awesome’ on social media.

China has successfully tested a new 130-ton-thrust reusable rocket engine, marking a significant milestone in the development of its reusable rocket program. The engine is expected to power the Long March 10 rocket, which is designed for human spaceflight missions, including future crewed missions to the moon.