# FAA

Type: organization

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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.
- **2026-03-23T11:00:00Z**: NTSB Deployment — A 'Go-Team' from the NTSB is dispatched to New York to begin the investigation.
- **2026-03-23T10:30:00Z**: Casualties Confirmed — Officials confirm two flight crew members killed and dozens of passengers injured.
- **2026-03-23T08:30:00Z**: Ground Stop Issued — FAA halts all arrivals and departures at LGA as emergency crews respond.
- **2026-03-23T08:15:00Z**: Initial Collision — Air Canada flight strikes a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport.

## Recent coverage (2 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

### LaGuardia Runway Collision: Air Canada Jet Hits Fire Truck, Two Pilots Killed
2026-03-23 11:11:38 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority fire truck on a runway at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and copilot and dozens of injuries. The incident triggered an immediate ground stop at one of the nation's busiest hubs and has launched a federal investigation into runway safety protocols.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/laguardia-runway-collision-air-canada-fire-truck

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