SpaceX to attempt to ‘catch’ Starship rocket
6 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX to attempt to ‘catch’ Starship rocket

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. The fifth major Starship flight test will be the most ambitious yet for the 120-metre-tall rocket system, with SpaceX planning to deliver it to orbit before recovering the Super Heavy booster in order to use it for future missions. Unlike its Falcon 9 rocket, which lands autonomously on a launchpad, SpaceX plans to catch the Super Heavy rocket using robotic arms built into the launch tower. “It is designed to support launch, vehicle integration, and catch of the Super Heavy rocket booster,” SpaceX explains on its website. “Following liftoff, and after the two stages separate in-flight, Super Heavy will return to the launch site, reignite its engines to slow the vehicle down, and the tower’s arms will catch the rocket booster before re-stacking it on the orbital launch mount for its next flight.” open image in gallery A still image from SpaceX’s fourth major flight test of its Starship rocket on 6 June, 2024, from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas The previous Starship flight test on 6 June saw SpaceX perform a splash-landing of the Super Heavy booster, successfully returning it to Earth in a major step towards achieving reusability.

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Elon Musk's Starship Super Heavy to launch on 7th test flight on January 11
1 week, 1 day ago

Elon Musk's Starship Super Heavy to launch on 7th test flight on January 11

India Today  

Elon Musk-led SpaceX is preparing for the seventh launch of its Starship Super Heavy rocket, tentatively scheduled for January 11, 2025. This follows a successful static fire tests, where both the Starship and the Super Heavy booster were fired up. Static fire of Flight 7 Starship pic.twitter.com/3Xa2bYFkdp — SpaceX December 15, 2024 The static fire test was crucial for validating …

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 128 missions in 2024, more than the world combined
1 week, 6 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 128 missions in 2024, more than the world combined

India Today  

Elon Musk's SpaceX has achieved a remarkable milestone, launching a total of 128 missions to space, surpassing the combined launch totals of all other space-faring nations. The Elon Musk-led company not only launched Falcon-9 but also Falcon Heavy and Starship Super Heavy on several developmental flight tests. SpaceX's commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration is evident not only …

Elon Musk's SpaceX fires up Super Heavy rocket ahead of 7th test flight
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX fires up Super Heavy rocket ahead of 7th test flight

India Today  

Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up for its seventh test flight of the Starship megarocket, following a successful static-fire test of the Super Heavy booster. WATCH SPACEX FIRE UP SUPER HEAVY ROCKET The static-fire test was documented by SpaceX, which shared images and a video of the event on social media. Starship, which consists of two reusable stages—the Super Heavy …

SpaceX fails to repeat booster catch
1 month ago

SpaceX fails to repeat booster catch

China Daily  

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, US President-elect Donald Trump and guests gather at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday. BRANDON BELL VIA REUTERS WASHINGTON — Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket to space from Texas on Tuesday, advancing the ship's spaceflight abilities but botching an attempt …

SpaceX fails to repeat booster catch
1 month ago

SpaceX fails to repeat booster catch

China Daily  

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, US President-elect Donald Trump and guests gather at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday. BRANDON BELL VIA REUTERS WASHINGTON — Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket to space from Texas on Tuesday, advancing the ship's spaceflight abilities but botching an attempt …

Starship launch as it happened: SpaceX aborts ‘chopstick’ catch of world’s biggest rocket
1 month 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
1 month 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 launches Starship to space, Super Heavy rocket explodes in the ocean
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1 month ago

SpaceX launches Starship to space, Super Heavy rocket explodes in the ocean

India Today  

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship rocket system on its sixth test flight, marking a significant advancement in the development of the world's largest and most powerful launch vehicle. WATCH STARSHIP SUPER HEAVY LAUNCH HERE The flight, designated Integrated Test Flight-6, built upon the successes of previous tests while introducing new objectives to enhance the rocket's capabilities. The Starship upper …

SpaceX will attempt to catch Starship after another water landing, says Elon Musk
1 month ago

SpaceX will attempt to catch Starship after another water landing, says Elon Musk

India Today  

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to attempt catching the Starship spacecraft with the launch tower's mechanical arms, nicknamed "chopsticks," following the successful ocean landing of the vehicle during its sixth test flight. pic.twitter.com/jDvfzerFfY — Chris Bergin - NSF November 19, 2024 "Successful ocean landing of Starship!" The proposed catching mechanism involves using the launch tower's robotic arms to …

Donald Trump joins Elon Musk to watch SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Texas
1 month ago

Donald Trump joins Elon Musk to watch SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Texas

India Today  

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket into space from Texas on Tuesday, advancing the ship's spaceflight abilities but botching an attempt to bring its booster back to land as US President-elect Donald Trump watched from the company's rocket facilities. Trump fixated on the booster's novel catch-landing technique after the previous flight - "Did you see the way that …

SpaceX aborts Starship booster catch in an ocean splashdown
1 month ago

SpaceX aborts Starship booster catch in an ocean splashdown

ABC  

SpaceX has aborted an attempt to catch the first stage booster of its Starship mega rocket in the "chopstick" arms of its launch tower, instead guiding the rocket into an ocean splashdown. The hitch came as President-elect Donald Trump joined SpaceX chief Elon Musk at the company's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, to watch the test flight. Mr Musk gives …

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

SpaceX to launch sixth Starship test in Texas, Trump to attend
1 month ago

SpaceX to launch sixth Starship test in Texas, Trump to attend

Firstpost  

SpaceX is eyeing swift advances in Starship development during a second Trump administration. SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket is prepared for launch at the company's Boca Chica launch pad in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 18, 2024. Image- Reuters Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set on Tuesday to launch the sixth test of its giant Starship rocket …

SpaceX Starship launch time, site location and how to watch live
1 month ago

SpaceX Starship launch time, site location and how to watch live

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's SpaceX will attempt the sixth flight test of its massive Starship rocket that will one day transport humans to the moon and Mars. Elon Musk 's SpaceX will attempt the sixth flight test of its massive Starship rocket that will one day transport humans to the moon and Mars Elon Musk has been a vocal supporter of President …

Starship flight 6 launch: SpaceX to attempt rocket booster landing at ‘Mechazilla’ tower
1 month ago

Starship flight 6 launch: SpaceX to attempt rocket booster landing at ‘Mechazilla’ tower

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Just weeks after SpaceX stunned audiences with a precision landing of a giant rocket booster, the company is preparing for another test flight of the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. “The FAA determined the changes requested by SpaceX for are within the scope of what has been previously analyzed.” …

Elon Musk's Starship Super Heavy to launch on 6th flight tonight with Trump watching
1 month ago

Elon Musk's Starship Super Heavy to launch on 6th flight tonight with Trump watching

India Today  

SpaceX is gearing up for the sixth test flight of its massive Starship rocket system. A key goal is to replicate the successful mid-air catch of the Super Heavy booster, which was achieved during the fifth test flight last month. SpaceX will attempt to recover the booster using the launch tower's "chopstick" arms approximately seven minutes after liftoff. IGNITION IN …

Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX ‘Starship’ launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas
1 month ago

Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX ‘Starship’ launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk ‘s influence in the Republican’s orbit. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville and Boca Chica, Texas area for a VIP visit that coincides with the SpaceX …

Elon Musk's SpaceX gears up for four spectacular rocket launches in 48 hours
1 month ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX gears up for four spectacular rocket launches in 48 hours

India Today  

In a remarkable display of technological prowess and operational efficiency, SpaceX is set to launch four rockets into space within a 48-hour window, including its massive Starship Super Heavy vehicle. The launch marathon will include the highly anticipated sixth test flight of the Starship Super Heavy rocket from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas on Tuesday. SpaceX began the …

Elon Musk has a bold plan for Starship's 6th flight after catching it mid-air
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk has a bold plan for Starship's 6th flight after catching it mid-air

India Today  

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing for the sixth test flight of its Starship rocket from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Starship’s fifth flight test was a seminal moment in iterating towards a fully and rapidly reusable launch system. Next up: the sixth flight test of Starship is targeted to launch as early as Monday, November 18 ⃠https://t.co/oIFc3u9laE …

SpaceX rolls out Starship 6 for next big test of world’s biggest rocket
2 months ago

SpaceX rolls out Starship 6 for next big test of world’s biggest rocket

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’s Super Heavy booster, which forms the first stage of the world’s biggest rocket, was rolled out …

SpaceX's Starship Rocket Makes Historic Landing on Booster's Return Path
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX's Starship Rocket Makes Historic Landing on Booster's Return Path

The Hindu  

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket on its fifth test flight, catching the returning first-stage booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms. The launch was a bold attempt to increase the risk and challenge for the company. The booster successfully landed, marking a significant milestone in SpaceX's Starship program and the development of reusable rocket technology.

SpaceX successfully launches and catches Starship booster in fifth test flight
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX successfully launches and catches Starship booster in fifth test flight

LA Times  

SpaceX pulled off its boldest test flight yet of the enormous Starship rocket on Sunday, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms. “Science fiction without the fiction part.” Company employees screamed in joy, jumping and pumping their fists into the air as the booster slowly lowered itself into the launch tower’s arms. “Even in this …

Video: SpaceX testing chopsticks to catch Super Heavy rocket falling from space
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: SpaceX testing chopsticks to catch Super Heavy rocket falling from space

India Today  

SpaceX has been known to develop the novel technology that makes a rocket land on its legs after launching satellite into orbit, only to be refurbished and launched again. WATCH SPACEX READIES CHOPSTICKS FOR SUPER HEAVY Starbase team testing the tower chopsticks for the upcoming catch of a Super Heavy booster pic.twitter.com/mwkefizmwO — SpaceX June 27, 2024 The ambitious plan …

Starship launch - live: SpaceX launches world’s biggest rocket in crucial test of Mars ambitions
6 months, 2 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 …

SpaceX’s mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding
6 months, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX’s mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding

Associated Press  

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket completed its first full test flight Thursday, returning to Earth without exploding after blasting off from Texas. “Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way to a soft landing in the ocean!” SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said via X. Starship was empty as it soared above the Gulf of …

SpaceX's mega rocket makes its fourth test flight from Texas
6 months, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX's mega rocket makes its fourth test flight from Texas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket blasted …

Elon Musk's Starship returns to Earth after completing landmark test flight for the first time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starship returns to Earth after completing landmark test flight for the first time

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully completed the first splash-down of its Starship rocket, bringing the billionaire one step closer to colonizing Mars. The 400-foot-tall rocket, consisting of the Starship cruise vessel mounted atop its towering Super Heavy rocket booster, took off from Boca Chica, Texas at 8:50am ET. The 400-foot-tall rocket, consisting of the Starship cruise vessel mounted atop its …

Elon Musk’s giant Starship rocket rumbles into space once more
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s giant Starship rocket rumbles into space once more

NPR  

Elon Musk’s giant Starship rocket rumbles into space once more toggle caption Screenshot by NPR/SpaceX The commercial company SpaceX successfully conducted its fourth launch of the largest rocket ever made Thursday morning. One of the 33 engines on its "super heavy" booster failed seconds after liftoff, but the rocket still rumbled off the pad and made a smooth ascent to …

Starship will be bigger than the Great Pyramids, Elon Musk says
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Starship will be bigger than the Great Pyramids, Elon Musk says

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 The next generation of SpaceX’s Starship rockets will be taller than the Great …

SpaceX readying for fourth Starship flight, Musk reveals flight objective
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SpaceX readying for fourth Starship flight, Musk reveals flight objective

India Today  

SpaceX is gearing up for the fourth test flight of the ambitious Starship Super Heavy after the third flight came close to completing an hourlong flight before it was lost. The Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage separated cleanly after a "hot staging" manoeuvre, a technique where the Starship's engines ignite while still attached to the booster, ensuring …

SpaceX launches powerful Starship for third time into space: Key takeaways
9 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX launches powerful Starship for third time into space: Key takeaways

Al Jazeera  

The rocket flew halfway around the world and accomplished new manoeuvres but broke apart on re-entry. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully carried out the longest test flight of its massive Starship rocket, but it disintegrated on its return to Earth. Here are the highlights of the Starship rocket and Thursday’s launch by the United States company: Starship and the milestones …

Third time's the charm: SpaceX's massive Starship reaches space
9 months, 1 week ago

Third time's the charm: SpaceX's massive Starship reaches space

NPR  

Third time's the charm: SpaceX's massive Starship reaches space Enlarge this image toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images SpaceX has successfully conducted a test launch of its massive Starship rocket. The liftoff was smooth, as all 33 of the Starship's "Super Heavy" booster engines fired in synchrony. Starship's Super Heavy booster appears to have …

Starship Super Heavy ready for third test flight in new pictures from Starbase
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Starship Super Heavy ready for third test flight in new pictures from Starbase

India Today  

SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket has successfully completed a critical fueling test, paving the way for its highly anticipated third test flight. The stainless-steel Starship and its Super Heavy booster, standing an impressive 400 feet tall, were loaded with over 10 million pounds of liquid methane and liquid oxygen propellant during the recent launch rehearsal at SpaceX's Starbase facility in southern …

SpaceX launched its giant new rocket but explosions end the second test flight
1 year, 1 month ago

SpaceX launched its giant new rocket but explosions end the second test flight

Associated Press  

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship but lost both the booster and the spacecraft in a pair of explosions minutes into Saturday’s test flight. SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship launches for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Added commentator Kate Tice: “We got so much data, and that will all help us to improve …

SpaceX Starship set for repeat test flight, seven months after last one blew up
1 year, 1 month ago

SpaceX Starship set for repeat test flight, seven months after last one blew up

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX's next-generation spacecraft Starship, developed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, was set for blastoff on Saturday for a repeat test launch from south Texas, seven months after its first attempt to reach space ended with an explosion. People look on as SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft is prepared for test launch from the company's Boca Chica launchpad near …

A 'successful failure': SpaceX's Starship achieves liftoff, loses contact mid-flight
1 year, 1 month ago

A 'successful failure': SpaceX's Starship achieves liftoff, loses contact mid-flight

NPR  

A 'successful failure': SpaceX's Starship achieves liftoff, loses contact mid-flight Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Eric Gay/AP Amid wild cheers and applause, SpaceX's giant Starship rocket successfully lifted off around 8:03 a.m. Enlarge this image toggle caption SpaceX SpaceX Starship's first flight in April did not go according to plan The first test flight of any rocket is …

SpaceX’s second test flight for Starship rocket on Friday: What to expect
1 year, 1 month ago

SpaceX’s second test flight for Starship rocket on Friday: What to expect

Firstpost  

Standing nearly 400-feet tall, Starship – the most powerful rocket ever built – will take its second test flight on 17 November at SpaceX’s facility Starbase in Texas. The maiden liftoff of the launch vehicle in April had resulted in a fiery explosion Elon Musk’s SpaceX will attempt a second test flight for its huge Starship rocket on Friday. Starship’s …

Elon Musk SpaceX's ‘world most powerful rocket’ Starship test flight on Saturday
1 year, 1 month ago

Elon Musk SpaceX's ‘world most powerful rocket’ Starship test flight on Saturday

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX is set for another test flight of its giant rocket on Saturday, shifted from Friday, with the green light from regulators. A person looks on as SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship is unstacked from the booster as it sits on the launchpad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 16, 2023, ahead of its second test flight posponed to …

Starship stacked for second test launch as Musk awaits US government clearance
1 year, 2 months ago

Starship stacked for second test launch as Musk awaits US government clearance

India Today  

SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket, the largest ever built, is currently stationed at its launch pad in Texas, awaiting clearance for its next test flight. The FAA's directive follows an investigation into SpaceX's April 20 test launch of the Starship Super Heavy. The FAA, which is responsible for regulating launch site safety and overseeing company-led mishap investigations, concluded its review …

Starship rocket launch window revealed by FAA
1 year, 3 months ago

Starship rocket launch window revealed by FAA

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. The head of the Federal Aviation Administration’s commercial space division said a mishap investigation from the last …

SpaceX can’t launch its giant rocket again until fixes are made, FAA says
1 year, 3 months ago

SpaceX can’t launch its giant rocket again until fixes are made, FAA says

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX must take a series of steps before it can launch its mega rocket again after its debut ended in an explosion, federal regulators said Friday. FAA official said multiple problems led to the April launch explosion, which sent pieces of concrete and metal hurtling for thousands of feet and created a plume of pulverized concrete …

Watch: SpaceX stacks behemoth Starship for launch, Musk says awaiting approval
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: SpaceX stacks behemoth Starship for launch, Musk says awaiting approval

India Today  

SpaceX's Starship, the colossal rocket designed to carry humans and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, is now fully stacked on its launch pad at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The FAA had previously issued a launch license to SpaceX for the first integrated test flight of the Starship/Super Heavy launch vehicle, scheduled for no earlier than …

Elon Musk to launch biggest ever rocket after dramatic failure
1 year, 6 months ago

Elon Musk to launch biggest ever rocket after dramatic failure

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 will attempt to launch its Mars-bound Starship rocket within the next eight …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘blew up’ world’s most powerful rocket: Why Starship launch is still considered a win
1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘blew up’ world’s most powerful rocket: Why Starship launch is still considered a win

Firstpost  

Starship, the world’s biggest and most powerful, exploded minutes after it took off. SpaceX acknowledged that several of the Super Heavy’s 33 powerful Raport engines malfunctioned on the ascent and that the booster rocket and Starship failed to separate as designed before the ill-fated flight was terminated. Musk has congratulated the SpaceX team on the “exciting test launch” on Starship. …

SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas
1 year, 8 months ago

SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas

Associated Press  

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on its first test flight Thursday and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Learned a lot for next test launch in a few months.” SpaceX termed it a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.” In the weeks leading up to the flight, Musk gave 50-50 odds that the spacecraft …

SpaceX Starship launch today: Date arrives for world’s biggest rocket launch
1 year, 8 months ago

SpaceX Starship launch today: Date arrives for world’s biggest rocket launch

The Independent  

✕ Close Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes shortly after 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 has launched …

Massive SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after takeoff from Texas
1 year, 8 months ago

Massive SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after takeoff from Texas

Firstpost  

South Padre Island, Texas: Minutes after taking off on its first test flight on Thursday, SpaceX’s massive new rocket caught fire and plummeted into the Gulf of Mexico. From the southern edge of Texas, close to the Mexican border, Elon Musk’s business planned to launch the almost 400-foot Starship rocket on a round-the-world journey. As it lifted off, the crowd …

SpaceX’s next-generation rocket Starship explodes during first test-flight
1 year, 8 months ago

SpaceX’s next-generation rocket Starship explodes during first test-flight

The Hindu  

SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s biggest rocket, exploded during its first test-flight to space on April 20 from Boca Chica in Texas. Elon Musk’s company SpaceX said that Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly before stage separation and their teams will continue to review data and work towards the next flight test. As if the flight test was not exciting enough, …

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