FAA grants updated launch license for SpaceX's Starship flight in January

The FAA has issued an updated license for SpaceX's Starship, allowing for a launch likely in January. This modification is ahead of schedule compared to previous licensing processes. The upcoming Flight 7 will follow a similar pattern to recent missions, with the Super Heavy booster returning to the launch site and Starship splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This flight will feature an upgraded Starship design, with larger tanks for increased propellant capacity and modified flaps for better heat protection during reentry. The license also includes exceptions for certain types of damage without requiring investigations.