SpaceX is set to launch the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft aboard its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday. The FAA cleared Falcon 9's return to flight following a grounding over a recent malfunction. Hera will study the asteroid Dimorphos following NASA's DART mission, contributing to planetary defense research. SpaceX has faced FAA scrutiny, including a proposed fine for rule violations. CEO Elon Musk criticized the FAA, calling for the resignation of its administrator, Mike Whitaker.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02SpaceX is set to launch the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft aboard its Falcon
00:079 rocket on Monday.
00:09The FAA cleared Falcon 9's return to flight following a grounding over a recent malfunction.
00:15Hera will study the asteroid Demorphis following NASA's DART mission contributing to planetary
00:20defense research.
00:21SpaceX has faced FAA scrutiny, including a proposed fine for rule violations.
00:27CEO Elon Musk criticized the FAA calling for the resignation of its administrator Mike
00:31Whitaker.
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