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space1 year ago

SpaceX Reschedules 6th Starship Test Flight to Tuesday

SpaceX is set to conduct its sixth Starship test flight on November 19, aiming to further test the capabilities of the fully reusable Starship system. The launch will occur from SpaceX's Starbase in South Texas, with the Super Heavy booster attempting another catch landing at the pad. The upper-stage Starship will test its deorbit burn capabilities and perform heatshield experiments before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This test follows a successful fifth flight and includes hardware upgrades to improve system reliability and reusability.

via Space.com|
#reusability#space#spacex
space-technology2 years ago

"Unveiling the Cause of Starship's Second Flight Test Failure"

SpaceX's second test flight of the Starship and SuperHeavy booster failed due to a fuel venting issue near the end of the burn, which was explained by Elon Musk as being responsible but avoidable in the future. The lack of a payload meant that the rocket needed to vent some of the liquid oxygen propellant, and the third test flight is scheduled for February with plans to test the de-orbit process, payload door operations, and propellant transfer as part of SpaceX's long-term goal to carry up to 100 people on interplanetary missions.

via Phys.org|
#elon-musk#rocket-launch#space-technology
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Starship Soars into 2023 with Third Orbital Test and Milestone-Filled Year"

SpaceX concluded 2023 with a successful static fire test of all 33 Raptor engines on its Super Heavy rocket at the Starbase facility in Texas. This test is a precursor to the rocket's third test flight, following two previous flights that ended in explosions. The FAA is reviewing the second test flight, with results expected soon, which could clear the way for the next test. SpaceX aims to use the Starship for future crewed missions to Mars and the Moon, as part of NASA's Artemis program. The company also had a record number of launches this year with its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.

via Digital Trends|
##faa#rockettest
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

Successful Second Integrated Flight Test of Starship/SuperHeavy

SpaceX is preparing for the second flight test of its Starship/SuperHeavy launch vehicle from Starbase, Texas. The previous test flight resulted in a total loss of the rocket, but this time they will be using Booster 9 and Ship 25, which have had successful testing campaigns leading up to launch. The objectives of this mission include successful reentry and landing of Ship 25 off the coast of Kauai, while Booster 9 will attempt a soft water landing in the Gulf of Mexico. Numerous upgrades have been made to the vehicle, including hot-staging and electronic Thrust Vector Control. The launch date and time are subject to change as SpaceX prioritizes data collection during the flight.

via Everyday Astronaut|
#launch#space#spacex
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Starship prepares for highly anticipated orbital flight test.

SpaceX is set to conduct the first orbital flight test of its Starship/SuperHeavy rocket system, with the launch date subject to change. The test flight aims to pave the way for future missions to the Moon and Mars. The rocket will take off from the Orbital Launch Pad in Starbase, Texas, and the objective is for the Starship to successfully reenter the atmosphere and land off the coast of Hawaii. The booster will not be recovered and will crash into the Gulf of Mexico. The launch can be watched via an official livestream or through Everyday Astronaut's livestream.

via Everyday Astronaut|
#orbital-flight-test#rocket-launch#space