# SpaceX gets approval to resume Starship flights after May booster failure

SpaceX has received regulatory clearance to resume test flights of its Starship rocket after a booster failure in May. The company will conduct a series of tests before attempting orbital missions. This clearance is crucial for advancing SpaceX's ambitious space exploration goals.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/spacex-cleared-to-fly-starship-again-after-booster-failure-in-may/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:19:44 +0000
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/spacex-suddenly-aborts-second-starship-v3-launch-after-ignition/) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:01:27 +0000