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space-technology1 year ago

"Starship's Future: SpaceX Prepares for IFT-4 Launch"

SpaceX is preparing for the upcoming IFT-4 launch of Starship Ship 29 and Booster 11, with plans for future versions of the vehicle taking shape. IFT-4 aims to test Ship 29's reentry into the atmosphere and in-space engine restart, while Booster 11 will attempt a return to a "virtual tower" in the Gulf of Mexico. The company is also working on versions 2 and 3 of the Starship system, with upgrades to increase payload capability and performance. Additionally, Starbase infrastructure is being upgraded to support the evolving Starship program, including the construction of a giant factory known as the "Starfactory" and upgrades to the Masseys site.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#booster-11#ift-4#space-technology
space-technology1 year ago

"SpaceX Prepares Super Heavy Booster for Starship Test Flight"

Preparations for the fourth flight of Starship are underway, with Ship 29 completing its engine testing and Booster 11 rolling out for its own engine test campaign. Ship 29's final launch preparations include heat shield repairs, while Booster 11 is awaiting the completion of the Orbital Launch Pad for its testing. SpaceX is also expanding its production site, with new buildings and facilities under construction at Starbase. Additionally, work is progressing on a new ship static fire test stand at Masseys, and groundwork is being completed for Orbital Launch Pad 2. Booster 4 has been scrapped after sitting in the rocket garden for 630 days.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#booster-11#engine-testing#orbital-launch-pad
spacespace-exploration1 year ago

"SpaceX's Latest Starship Developments: Static Fire, Mission Plans, and Musk's Goals"

SpaceX conducted another successful static fire test of Ship 29 at Starbase, using a single Raptor engine fueled by the header tank, moving closer to the fourth flight test. Ship 29 will now undergo final preparations ahead of its flight in a couple of months, with only a few heat shield tiles needing replacement. Booster 11 will follow a similar test campaign, including a spin prime test and static fire test, before being moved to the launch site for a potential launch in May.

via TESLARATI|
#booster-11#raptor-engine#ship-29
space-technology1 year ago

"SpaceX's Starship: Advancing Towards Interstellar Flight"

Following the successful third flight of Starship, SpaceX is preparing for the IFT-4 mission, aiming for a potential May launch. Despite the setback of Booster 10's failure to complete a soft water landing and Ship 28's reentry issues, SpaceX is gearing up for the next flight with Ship 29 and Booster 11. Ship 29 is undergoing engine test campaigns, while Booster 11 requires repairs to its cryogenic hoses before static fire testing. The upcoming goals for the Starship program include reaching orbit, deploying satellites, and recovering both stages, with the potential to have the most powerful operational rocket in human history available for use.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#booster-11#ift-4#space-exploration