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Ift 4

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

"SpaceX's Starship: Advancing Towards Interstellar Flight"
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.