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technology1 year ago

SpaceX Schedules Starship Launch for Mid-November

SpaceX is set to attempt its next Starship launch on November 18, aiming to replicate the success of its previous flight where the Super Heavy Booster was caught by the launch tower's chopstick arms. The upcoming test will include hardware and software updates for improved redundancy and structural strength. If conditions allow, another booster catch will be attempted; otherwise, it will splash down in the Gulf of Mexico. The Starship will follow a sub-orbital path with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean, testing new thermal protection materials and a single Raptor engine for a de-orbit burn.

via The Register|
#elon-musk#rocket-launch#spacex
space-exploration1 year ago

SpaceX Starship Achieves First Successful Return and Landing

SpaceX successfully launched its fourth Starship test mission, achieving a significant milestone with the first soft splashdown of both the Super Heavy Booster and the Starship upper stage. This mission, crucial for the development of a mostly reusable rocket, also holds importance for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2026. The success of Flight 4 paves the way for future missions, including an ambitious plan to catch the booster using the launch tower's "chopsticks" and further advancements in propellant transfer technology.

via Spaceflight Now|
#nasa-artemis#reusable-rockets#space-exploration
space-exploration1 year ago

SpaceX Schedules June 5 for Next Starship Test Flight

SpaceX has scheduled its fourth integrated test flight of the Starship vehicle for June 5, pending FAA approval. The primary goal is to demonstrate the ability to return and reuse both the Starship and its Super Heavy booster. The flight will include a landing burn and soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico for the booster and a controlled entry for the Starship. Upgrades have been made to address issues from the previous flight, including improved thrusters and propellant filtration.

via SpaceNews|
#reusability#space-exploration#spacex
spaceaviation1 year ago

"SpaceX Super Heavy Booster Test Prepares for Starship Flight"

SpaceX conducted a static fire test of the Super Heavy booster ahead of its fourth test flight, igniting all 33 Raptor engines for around 7 to 8 seconds. The company will now review the data to determine whether another static fire is needed or if the booster is ready for the upcoming test flight, which could take place as early as next month. Additionally, the spacecraft Ship 29 is undergoing final checkouts before being stacked on top of Booster 11 for a wet dress rehearsal before launch.

via TESLARATI|
#launch-preparation#spaceaviation#spacex
spacespace-exploration1 year ago

"SpaceX's Super Heavy Booster Prepped for 4th Starship Test Flight"

SpaceX conducted a static fire test with its Super Heavy booster, the 33-engine Starship first stage, in preparation for the fourth-ever Starship launch targeted for next month. The test, which took place at the Starbase site in South Texas, was announced through posts on social media, sharing photos and a video of the event. The Starship is designed for fully reusable space travel and has been selected by NASA for its Artemis program of moon exploration, with plans for crewed missions in the future.

via Space.com|
#space-exploration#spacespace-exploration#spacex
science-and-technology2 years ago

SpaceX reschedules Starship launch for April 20th.

SpaceX is targeting Thursday for the next attempt to launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a technical issue delayed the vehicle's historic first launch attempt on Monday. The launch window opens at 8:28 a.m. CT and closes at 9:30 a.m. CT. The Super Heavy booster is expected to expend its fuel about two and a half minutes after liftoff and separate from the Starship spacecraft, leaving the booster to be discarded in the ocean. The Starship will use its own engines to propel itself to nearly orbital speeds and complete nearly one full lap of the planet before splashing down off the coast about an hour and a half after liftoff.

via CNN|
#elon-musk#rocket-launch#science-and-technology
spaceflight2 years ago

SpaceX's Starship rocket receives government approval for world's largest launch.

SpaceX's first orbital Starship test flight is set to launch on April 17 from the company's Starbase facility in South Texas. The launch will be webcast live on SpaceX's website and YouTube channel, with coverage starting 45 minutes before liftoff. The Starship will lift off from its Starbase pad and reach a near orbital velocity that will carry it around the world toward a targeted splashdown point in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii. The Super Heavy booster will separate about 3 minutes into flight and aim to make a soft landing and splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

via Space.com|
#live-webcast#orbital-launch#spaceflight
space2 years ago

FAA approves SpaceX's first orbital Starship launch.

The FAA has granted SpaceX a launch license for its Starship rocket, allowing the company to attempt its first orbital launch. The license is valid for five years and comes after a comprehensive evaluation process. SpaceX aims to launch Starship as soon as Monday from its private facility in Texas. The rocket is designed to carry cargo and people beyond Earth and is critical to NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon.

via CNBC|
#faa#orbital-launch#space
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Starship poised for long-awaited orbital test flight.

SpaceX's Starship could finally perform its inaugural orbital test flight as early as next week, pending the issuance of a launch license from the FAA. The Super Heavy booster has been transferred to a launch mount at the company's Starbase facility in Texas, while NASA has tentatively booked its WB-57 aircraft to track the megarocket during launch. If successful, SpaceX plans to move ahead with operational launches, including launching its next generation Starlink satellites and using Starship to land humans on the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis 3 mission.

via Gizmodo|
#launch-license#orbital-test-flight#space