# A Shortfall of Gravitas

Type: droneship

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-14**: Starlink 10-45 launch from Florida — Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites at 5:10 a.m. EDT from SLC-40, booster flies 28th mission and lands on droneship.
- **2026-07-13**: FAA accepts Starship mishap report — Two most probable root causes identified: heat effects on propulsion components and erroneous engine alarm system settings. Four corrective actions accepted.
- **2026-05**: Starship's 12th test flight — Super Heavy booster lost during descent into the Gulf of Mexico; no injuries or public property damage.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### SpaceX 47th 2026 Florida Launch, Starship Booster Failure Root Causes Found
2026-07-15 12:37:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched its 47th mission from Florida's Space Coast this year with 29 Starlink satellites, while the FAA cleared the way for Starship's next test flight. The agency accepted SpaceX's mishap investigation citing propulsion heat effects and faulty engine alarms for the Super Heavy booster loss in May. The contrasting operations showcase SpaceX's dominance in routine launch and iterative heavy-lift development.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-47th-florida-launch-starship-faa-review

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