SpaceX calls off attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight
55 years, 2 months ago

SpaceX calls off attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight

CNN  

SpaceX Starship launches from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on January 16. Eric Gay/AP The last time Starship took flight, it resulted in an explosive mishap that — for the first time — led to an unexpected disruption of commercial air traffic and a plume of debris that rained down on populated islands. The mishap occurred on a flight in which SpaceX was debuting several upgrades to the Starship spacecraft, including a 25% larger fuel tank. SpaceX recently identified what it believes the issue was: a leak in the aft — or rear — section of the Starship vehicle, near a tank that holds super-chilled liquid oxygen, or LOX, a type of rocket propellant. But, “Post-flight analysis indicates that the safety system did trigger autonomously, and breakup occurred within Flight Termination System expectations.” That means that on board computers were able to detect the issue and automatically issue a self-destruct order, causing the explosion.

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Elon Musk And His SpaceX’s Seeming Rocket Recklessness Is Already Endangering Lives Here On Earth
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Elon Musk And His SpaceX’s Seeming Rocket Recklessness Is Already Endangering Lives Here On Earth

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON — If you live in the Florida Keys, the southern Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, perhaps even Miami and Cuba, Elon Musk’s SpaceX appears intent on repeatedly — and needlessly ― endangering your life. A decade ago, when choosing between Cape Canaveral, Florida, a launch site as old as the space program with thousands of miles of Atlantic Ocean …

SpaceX Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean

The Hindu  

SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, causing the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket programme. But minutes later, SpaceX’s live stream showed the Starship upper stage spinning in space, while a visualization of the rocket’s engines …

SpaceX explosion: Starship latest test flight ends with another explosion
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX explosion: Starship latest test flight ends with another explosion

The Hindu  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. Like last time, Starship had mock satellites to release once the craft reached space on this eighth test flight …

SpaceX’s starship ’explosion’ prompts Florida’s biggest airports to halt flights
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX’s starship ’explosion’ prompts Florida’s biggest airports to halt flights

Live Mint  

SpaceX on Thursday launched its eighth suborbital flight test from Starbase located in Texas' Boca Chica Beach which resulted in a failure. Accumulation of space launch debris from SpaceX' failed test flight prompted authorities to announce closure of flight operations on Thursday night. Debris was scattered over parts of the Caribbean that prompted numerous flight diversions around Turks and Caicos …

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

Deccan Chronicle  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart.This time, wreckage from the latest explosion was seen streaming from the skies over Florida. It was not immediately clear …

SpaceX loses contact with Starship 8, spacecraft blows up, viral videos show explosion and stunning fireball shower
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX loses contact with Starship 8, spacecraft blows up, viral videos show explosion and stunning fireball shower

Live Mint  

SpaceX launched its mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down. SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, aims to revolutionise space technology, with Starship Flight 8 being part of ongoing tests to enhance reliability for future missions, including potential Mars exploration. Like last time, Starship had four mock …

SpaceX's Starship blows up in space near Bahamas, debris disrupts Florida airports
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX's Starship blows up in space near Bahamas, debris disrupts Florida airports

Firstpost  

SpaceX faced a mixed outcome in its latest Starship test launch on Thursday, successfully catching the massive booster but losing contact with the upper stage over the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket is pictured after a delay of its eighth test at the company's Boca Chica launch pad in Brownsville, Texas, U.S. …

SpaceX's Latest Starship Test Flight Ends With Another Explosion
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX's Latest Starship Test Flight Ends With Another Explosion

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. Flights were briefly grounded at Orlando International Airport “due to space launch debris in the area,” …

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket, loses contact minutes into test flight
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket, loses contact minutes into test flight

New Indian Express  

TEXAS: Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down. Like last time, Starship had four mock satellites to release once the craft reached space on this eighth test flight as …

Elon Musk's SpaceX faces another setback, Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas | WATCH
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX faces another setback, Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas | WATCH

India TV News  

Elon Musk's SpaceX faces another setback, Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas | WATCH Designed to be the most powerful ever built, the Starship rocket was intended to conduct a suborbital flight, deploying four dummy Starlink satellites and testing reentry maneuvers. In a massive setback for SpaceX, its Starship rocket exploded in space during its eighth test flight that …

Watch: Elon Musk's Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Watch: Elon Musk's Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas

India Today  

In a devastating setback for SpaceX, its Starship rocket exploded in space during its eighth test flight, scattering debris across parts of Florida and the Bahamas. WATCH STARSHIP EXPLODE IN SPACE RIP Starship Flight 8, just caught it exploding after a few engines cut off and it losing attitude control, viewed from Titusville, FL pic.twitter.com/VBBtApjsd7Trevor Mahlmann March 6, 2025 The …

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk

Al Jazeera  

Aviation regulator diverts flights from four airports in Florida to avoid falling debris. But Musk’s rocket company was able to successfully return its mammoth first-stage booster to the launchpad following Thursday’s test-flight, catching it in its giant mechanical “chopsticks” for the third time. “You can see we’ve lost several engines and we’ve lost attitude control for the vehicle,” SpaceX communications …

SpaceX launches Starship mega rocket on another test flight after an explosion marred the last one
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX launches Starship mega rocket on another test flight after an explosion marred the last one

Live Mint  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday to release mock satellites into space. Like last time, Starship had four mock satellites to eject once the craft reached space on this eighth test flight as a practice for future missions. SpaceX …

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

Associated Press  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Thursday, March 6, …

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic

CNN  

Relive the SpaceX Starship flight test as it happened. The SpaceX mishap halted some flights from Florida’s busiest airports for “falling space debris.” FAA-mandated air traffic disruptions were cleared shortly after, but flights leaving those airports are still delayed. Brigitte Flight 7’s fiery mishap Thursday’s launch occured seven weeks after an explosive mishap prematurely ended Starship’s seventh test flight, raining …

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

NPR  

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. Like last time, Starship had mock …

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic

CNN  

Relive the SpaceX Starship flight test as it happened. CNN — A SpaceX Starship spacecraft, the upper portion of the most powerful launch system ever built, exploded during its eighth test flight Thursday, disrupting air traffic and marking the second consecutive failure for the vehicle this year. Brigitte Flight 7’s fiery mishap Thursday’s launch occured seven weeks after an explosive …

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

LA Times  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. “Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we have some practice at this now,” SpaceX flight commentator Dan Huot …

SpaceX Starship explodes during test flight, causing ground stops at four Florida airports
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SpaceX Starship explodes during test flight, causing ground stops at four Florida airports

Salon  

A SpaceX launch test went awry on Thursday when the company’s Starship dramatically exploded on the craft’s eighth test flight. "Space launch debris" led the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily halt flights at four of Florida’s busiest airports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Orlando on Thursday. The agency, a target of SpaceX owner Elon Musk's federal government-slashing DOGE, …

SpaceX scrubs Starship test flight due to unspecified problem
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SpaceX scrubs Starship test flight due to unspecified problem

Firstpost  

The test mission would have been the first Starship launch since a January mission ended eight minutes into flight when Starship, atop a rocket booster, exploded over the Caribbean, sending fiery debris streaking over the Turks and Caicos Islands and prompting a federal probe SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket is pictured after a delay of …

SpaceX aborts Starship launch in setback to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SpaceX aborts Starship launch in setback to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly.” The setback comes just six weeks …

SpaceX's Starship launch halted at last minute due to technical issues, Elon Musk reacts
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SpaceX's Starship launch halted at last minute due to technical issues, Elon Musk reacts

India TV News  

SpaceX's Starship launch halted at last minute due to technical issues, Elon Musk reacts The countdown got down to the 40-second mark, but it was halted because of issues with the 403-foot rocket, the world's largest and most powerful. SpaceX's highly anticipated Starship launch faced a last-minute setback on Monday, as technical problems forced mission controllers to call off the …

SpaceX targets Friday to launch Starship's eighth flight test
1 month ago

SpaceX targets Friday to launch Starship's eighth flight test

China Daily  

File: Photo released by SpaceX on June 6, 2024, shows Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase in Texas, the United States. LOS ANGELES -- SpaceX is targeting Friday to launch the eighth flight test of its giant Starship rocket, pending regulatory approval, the company said on Monday. The upcoming flight will target objectives not reached on the previous test, including …

SpaceX's Starship explodes during test
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX's Starship explodes during test

China Daily  

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. ERIC GAY/AP WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to change course to avoid falling debris and setting back Elon Musk's flagship rocket program. SpaceX mission control lost contact with …

US grounds SpaceX's Starship after fiery mid-air explosion
2 months, 1 week ago

US grounds SpaceX's Starship after fiery mid-air explosion

Raw Story  

The United States on Friday grounded SpaceX's Starship and ordered Elon Musk's company to investigate why the spaceship spectacularly disintegrated in a fiery cascade over the Caribbean during its latest test mission. "The FAA is requiring SpaceX to perform a mishap investigation into the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch operations on Jan. 16," the agency said. "If possible, …

SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean. SpaceX’s Elon Musk said preliminary indications are that leaking fuel built up pressure in the cavity above the engine firewall. The 400-foot Starship — the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket — launched …

SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket blows up in ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ during test flight
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket blows up in ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ during test flight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket blew up in midflight during a crucial test of …

WATCH: SpaceX Starship Explodes Minutes After Texas Launch. Here's How Elon Musk Reacted
2 months, 1 week ago

WATCH: SpaceX Starship Explodes Minutes After Texas Launch. Here's How Elon Musk Reacted

ABP News  

A test flight of SpaceX's upgraded Starship prototype ended abruptly on Thursday when the rocket broke apart minutes after its launch from Texas. The Starship, equipped with its first test payload of mock satellites, lost communication with SpaceX mission control just eight minutes after taking off at 5:38 p.m. EST from the company's South Texas facility. In a social media …

SpaceX catches Starship booster but upper stage explodes
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX catches Starship booster but upper stage explodes

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as the latest dramatic test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation megarocket, ended with the upper stage blowing up over the Atlantic. In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage booster …

SpaceX Starship 7th test flight: Loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at launch pad
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship 7th test flight: Loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at launch pad

The Hindu  

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk’s company said Starship broke apart — what it called a “rapid unscheduled disassembly." The fiery aftermath is seen from Haiti https://t.co/wci0oZRBsApic.twitter.com/H5TyvjoRHf — Reuters Science News January 17, 2025 The spacecraft — a new …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes after launch, debris seen in the sky; Netizens say, ’Rest in many pieces’
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes after launch, debris seen in the sky; Netizens say, ’Rest in many pieces’

Live Mint  

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship prototype failed in space minutes after its launch from Texas on Thursday. SpaceX mission control lost contact with the newly upgraded Starship, carrying its first test payload of mock satellites, eight minutes after liftoff from its South Texas rocket facilities at 5:38 p.m. EST. SpaceX Starship explodes: Here's what happened In a statement released by SapceX, …

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight; Elon Musk reacts, posts video
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight; Elon Musk reacts, posts video

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. The rocket lifted off from the company's Boca Chica, Texas, launch facilities at 5:38 pm EST in the company's seventh test mission, and first such test this year. SpaceX mission control in Texas lost contact …

SpaceX loses Starship during 7th test flight, catches Super Heavy rocket
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2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX loses Starship during 7th test flight, catches Super Heavy rocket

India Today  

SpaceX conducted its seventh Starship test flight on January 16, 2025, achieving a significant milestone while simultaneously encountering a critical setback. The launch from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, saw the successful catching of the Super Heavy booster, but ultimately resulted in the loss of the Starship spacecraft. The Super Heavy booster, standing 232 feet tall with 33 Raptor engines, …

Why did Starship explode minutes after launch? Elon Musk answers
2 months, 1 week ago

Why did Starship explode minutes after launch? Elon Musk answers

India Today  

Minutes after it launched to space SpaceX's Starship spacecraft experienced a catastrophic failure on January 16, 2025, during its seventh test flight. The rocket lifted off successfully from South Texas but communication was lost approximately eight minutes into the flight, leading to what SpaceX described as a "rapid unscheduled disassembly." WATCH STARSHIP DEBRIS FALLING FROM SPACE Another stunning view of …

Video: Starship explodes after launch, debris seen falling from space
2 months, 1 week ago

Video: Starship explodes after launch, debris seen falling from space

India Today  

SpaceX's ambitious Starship program reached a critical juncture on January 16, when its seventh test flight ended with the spacecraft exploding into countless fragments of space debris as it reentered the atmosphere over the Caribbean. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared the video of the debris falling over the Caribbean and quipped, "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!" âœè pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG …

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight after successful booster catch, Elon Musk reacts
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight after successful booster catch, Elon Musk reacts

India TV News  

Texas: SpaceX launched its latest Starship rocket test flight on Thursday, showcasing groundbreaking advancements before the mission took an unexpected turn. While the spacecraft’s test flight featured an awe-inspiring booster catch back at the launch pad, the journey was cut short when the spacecraft was destroyed just 8 ½ minutes into the flight. Elon Musk reacts The thrill of the …

SpaceX’s Starship breaks up mid-flight, forcing airlines to avoid debris
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX’s Starship breaks up mid-flight, forcing airlines to avoid debris

Al Jazeera  

Elon Musk acknowledges mission failure, posting on X that ‘success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed.’ SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has broken up mid-flight, forcing airlines to divert flights to avoid falling debris. “Apart from obviously double-checking for leaks, we will add fire suppression to that volume and probably increase vent area,” Musk said in a post on his social media …

SpaceX Starship explosion: Authorities investigating report of property damage
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship explosion: Authorities investigating report of property damage

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. In an advisory issued Friday, the Turks and Caicos National Security Secretariat also said the “Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority diverted all flights in airspace as well as grounded all flights until an all clear had been given.” The FAA implements a “Debris Response Area” only when debris from a rocket …

SpaceX Loses Starship in Unexpected Test Flight Setback
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Loses Starship in Unexpected Test Flight Setback

Live Mint  

-- SpaceX lost its Starship rocket during its seventh test flight, an unexpected setback after the Elon Musk-led company had made steady progress advancing the vehicle’s capabilities. While the top section of the rocket was lost, SpaceX succeeded in another complicated maneuver, bringing the spacecraft’s Super Heavy lower portion back down to Earth and catching it in midair using giant …

SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed

NPR  

SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed toggle caption Eric Gay/AP/AP SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, catching the booster back at the pad but losing contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Skimming space, the shiny retro-looking spacecraft — intended by Musk as a moon and …

Starship launch as it happened: SpaceX aborts ‘chopstick’ catch of world’s biggest rocket
4 months, 1 week ago

Starship launch as it happened: SpaceX aborts ‘chopstick’ catch of world’s biggest rocket

The Independent  

✕ Close Trump Joining Musk at SpaceX Launch Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy SpaceX aborted an attempt to …

SpaceX launches giant Starship, aborts catching booster with mechanical arms
4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX launches giant Starship, aborts catching booster with mechanical arms

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: SpaceX on Tuesday launched another Starship rocket, but passed up catching the booster with giant mechanical arms. Not all of the criteria for a booster catch was met and so the flight director did not command the booster to return to the launch site, said SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot. At the same time, the empty spacecraft launched from Texas …

SpaceX's sixth Starship mission partially successful, booster explodes in the ocean
4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX's sixth Starship mission partially successful, booster explodes in the ocean

India TV News  

On November 19, SpaceX conducted its sixth test flight of the Starship vehicle, although it had to abort plans for the Super Heavy booster to land back at the launch site. The Super Heavy booster, designated Booster 13, detached from the Starship upper stage approximately two minutes and 45 seconds after liftoff. As it began its return to the launch …

SpaceX completes Starship's 6th test flight
4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX completes Starship's 6th test flight

China Daily  

The SpaceX Starship lifts off from Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov 19, 2024, for the Starship Flight 6 test. LOS ANGELES - SpaceX launched the sixth test flight of its giant Starship rocket on Tuesday but aborted an attempt to catch the booster during the test. SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket, collectively referred to as Starship, …

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket but passes up catching booster with mechanical arms
4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket but passes up catching booster with mechanical arms

The Hindu  

SpaceX on Tuesday launched another Starship rocket but passed up catching the booster with giant mechanical arms. Live views of Earth from Starship pic.twitter.com/3rgsHSj2km — SpaceX November 19, 2024 Not all of the criteria for a booster catch was met and so the flight director did not command the booster to return to the launch site, said SpaceX spokesman Dan …

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms
4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

Associated Press  

SpaceX on Tuesday launched another Starship rocket, but passed up catching the booster with giant mechanical arms. SpaceX’s Elon Musk said Wednesday via X that the booster catch was aborted due to lost communication with a launch tower computer. At the same time, the empty spacecraft launched from Texas atop Starship soared across the Gulf of Mexico on a near …

Watch: SpaceX test fly Starship Flight 5 from Starbase in Texas
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: SpaceX test fly Starship Flight 5 from Starbase in Texas

The Independent  

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SpaceX’s Starship completes first full test flight after surviving re-entry
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SpaceX’s Starship completes first full test flight after surviving re-entry

Al Jazeera  

The flight marks a major milestone for a rocket system that may one day send people to Mars. SpaceX’s Starship rocket has completed its first-ever full flight, after surviving re-entry in a breakthrough for the prototype system that may one day send people to Mars. “Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way …

Starship launch - live: SpaceX launches world’s biggest rocket in crucial test of Mars ambitions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Starship launch - live: SpaceX launches world’s biggest rocket in crucial test of Mars ambitions

The Independent  

The Starship rocket on the launchpad at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas on 5 June, 2024 Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read …

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