# FAA completes SpaceX Starship accident investigation Green light given for next test flight - **Source:** [Breaking News on Seeking Alpha](https://brifing.si/source/9a596115-e1cc-45e7-b5ba-070be9ea2998) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/3abf24a4-1a8b-4a0b-a0ab-3a7acf741730 ## After the accident During the May Starship test flight, the rocket's booster failed to land successfully. Following this incident, the FAA launched a comprehensive investigation as per standard procedure. ## Regulatory process The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets and oversees safety standards for space flights. SpaceX's test flights are subject to these regulations. ## Root cause analysis Investigations revealed details about the technical malfunction during the booster's landing. This analysis provides crucial data for future flights. ## SpaceX's preparations The company made necessary technical adjustments based on the FAA report. Preparations are nearly complete at Texas facilities for the next test flight. ## Industry impacts The Starship program is critical for space tourism and deep space missions. This development is seen as a major milestone in commercial space flight. ## Next steps With FAA approval, SpaceX will announce the official date for the next Starship test flight. This test could open a new chapter in space technology. ## Sources covering this story - https://seekingalpha.com/news/4613292-faa-completes-review-of-starship-booster-failure-clearing-path-for-next-spacex-test?utm_source=feed_news_all&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._