Starship SN9 Aborts Flight Test - FAA Approval Not Yet Granted

Without approval from the FAA, SpaceX was not allowed to fly SN9 today despite great weather conditions. SpaceX is ready to make another attempt on Jan. 29th if approval is granted.

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0:00 Starship is Ready to Fly
0:48 Forward Flaps Unchained
1:02 SN9 Spreads its Forward Flaps
1:38 Aft Flaps Unchained
2:00 Starship Moves All of its Flaps
3:50 Crews Inspect SN9 and Prep Flight Termination System
4:54 Starship SN9 Begins Fueling
5:29 Engine Chilldown Begins
5:58 SN9 Aborts Close to T-0
6:14 Frost Begins to Melt
6:47 Final Tank Depressurization

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