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technology1 year ago

SpaceX Prepares Starship for November 18 Launch with Unique 'Banana' Feature

SpaceX has moved its Starship spacecraft to the launchpad for its sixth flight test, scheduled for November 18. The test will involve stacking Ship 31 atop booster 13, with plans to repeat the previous test's successful booster catch and conduct a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This test will also assess new thermal protection materials and gather data on higher angle descents. The launch window is set for 1600 CT, with future upgrades planned for the seventh test.

via The Register|
#elon-musk#launch-test#spaceflight
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Starship: A Game-Changer for Humanity's Future in Space"

SpaceX is preparing for the third flight test of its Starship/SuperHeavy stack, with the launch expected to take place from the Orbital Launch Pad in Starbase, Texas. The test will include upgrades such as electronic Thrust Vector Control, hot staging, and an upgraded Flight Termination System. SpaceX will also perform a propellant transfer demonstration during the flight. The booster will soft land in the Atlantic Ocean, while the Starship will crash land near Hawaii. The launch can be watched via an official livestream or through the Everyday Astronaut's livestream.

via Everyday Astronaut|
#launch-test#propellant-transfer#space
space2 years ago

SpaceX Receives Green Light for Second Starship Launch Test

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX clearance for the second launch test of its Starship rocket, following an investigation into the failure of the first test flight in April. The launch is scheduled for November 17th and will feature several enhancements, including a hot-stage separation system and a new electronic Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system. SpaceX had to implement 63 actions identified by the FAA before obtaining the license modification. The previous test resulted in an explosion that caused damage to the surrounding area. If successful, the Starship will fly for 90 minutes before descending into the Pacific Ocean.

via The Verge|
#faa#launch-test#space
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Giant Starship Rocket Set for Test Flight"

SpaceX is planning to launch its Starship rocket, which is expected to carry passengers to the moon and Mars, on Monday morning. This will be the first flight test of a "fully integrated" Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy rocket. The test window opens at 7 a.m. CT Monday, and a live webcast of the flight test will begin about 45 minutes before liftoff. The rocket is designed to carry up to 100 people on long-duration, interplanetary flights, and NASA has already announced plans to use a Starship to put astronauts on the lunar surface in 2025.

via ABC News|
#launch-test#space#space-exploration