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SpaceX launches a banana as Starship's 1st payload aboard its 6th flight test

Inshorts · 8m ago

SpaceX launches a banana as Starship's 1st payload aboard its 6th flight test

SpaceX launched a banana as the first payload of the world's heaviest and most powerful rocket Starship on Wednesday. Visuals of the banana tied inside the Starship were also shared by SpaceX. "This universally accepted measurement of scale is approximately the size of one Starlink Mini," the world's most valuable startup said on Starship carrying the banana.

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SpaceX catches Starship booster with 'Mechazilla' arms for 2nd time, shares video

Inshorts · 6m ago

SpaceX catches Starship booster with 'Mechazilla' arms for 2nd time, shares video

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX successfully caught world's largest rocket Starship's Super Heavy booster using 'Mechazilla' arms. A video showed the 20-storey-tall booster adjusting its flight to land safely on the platform with the chopstick-like mechanical arms for the second time after Starship's seventh flight test. Super Heavy used all its 13 planned middle ring and centre Raptor engines for landing.

Musk's Starship explodes in space in 7th flight test, video shows its remnants in sky

Inshorts · 6m ago

Musk's Starship explodes in space in 7th flight test, video shows its remnants in sky

The world's heaviest and largest rocket Starship, built by Elon Musk's SpaceX, exploded in its seventh flight test on Friday. A video showed the rocket flying in space when it suddenly exploded and its remnants flew across the sky near Turks and Caicos Islands. SpaceX lost telemetry after 8.5 minutes of flight, prior to completion of Starship's ascent burn.

SpaceX sucessfully launches Starship in third flight test

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

SpaceX sucessfully launches Starship in third flight test

SpaceX's Starship had a successful test flight, becoming the first to complete its full-duration ascent burn. The vehicle demonstrated its ability to separate from its Super Heavy booster and opened a payload door. However, contact with the Starship was lost shortly before splashdown. Despite this setback, SpaceX plans to continue increasing its launch cadence throughout the year. The Super Heavy booster experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its landing attempt. The Starship did not attempt its planned on-orbit relight due to vehicle roll rates. This was SpaceX's third test flight for the Starship rocket.

SpaceX may have solved one problem only to find more on latest Starship flight

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 2m ago

SpaceX may have solved one problem only to find more on latest Starship flight

SpaceX's latest Starship test saw some progress, overcoming past propulsion issues, but revealed new problems. The rocket launched successfully, reaching its intended trajectory, yet lost control due to leaks in its fuel tank system during reentry. This test also faced payload deployment issues and a Super Heavy booster explosion during landing. Despite setbacks, SpaceX plans quick subsequent launches, aiming to improve Starship's design for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The tug of war over SpaceX launching the biggest rocket ever | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

The tug of war over SpaceX launching the biggest rocket ever | Mint

Elon Musk's SpaceX is facing regulatory challenges as it seeks to test launch its Starship rocket more frequently. The company needs approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its fifth test flight, but the pace of approvals has raised concerns. SpaceX has criticized the "superfluous" environmental analysis required for clearances and has sought faster regulatory approvals to work through technical hurdles. NASA, a key SpaceX customer, is closely monitoring Starship's progress as it has committed $4 billion for missions under the Artemis program. Environmental rules and violations have also added to SpaceX's challenges, including allegations of violating clean-water laws at its Starbase site in Texas.

A taller, heavier, smarter version of SpaceX’s Starship is almost ready to fly

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7m ago

A taller, heavier, smarter version of SpaceX’s Starship is almost ready to fly

SpaceX's Starship Version 2, upgraded with a taller design and enhanced features, is set for its seventh test flight. Scheduled for January 13, the test will assess Starship's payload deployment mechanism, conduct multiple reentry experiments, and aim to catch the Super Heavy booster using tower chopsticks. Notable improvements include redesigned flaps, increased fuel capacity, enhanced avionics, and advanced heat shields. These developments aim to advance SpaceX's reusable space travel technology, crucial for future missions to the Moon and beyond.

SpaceX Starship launched on test flight in Texas after last one blew up

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

SpaceX Starship launched on test flight in Texas after last one blew up

SpaceX's Starship, the next-gen spacecraft intended for lunar missions, successfully launched from Texas on a repeat test flight. Standing taller than the Statue of Liberty, the rocketship aimed for an uncrewed 90-minute flight into space. The test's success is crucial for SpaceX's goal of creating a versatile spacecraft for NASA's Artemis program and future Mars missions. The test comes seven months after Starship's first attempt ended in an explosion. SpaceX plans rapid testing, consistent with its risk-tolerant engineering culture.

SpaceX makes significant progress with third Starship orbital test flight

TechCrunch · 1y ago

SpaceX makes significant progress with third Starship orbital test flight

SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, successfully completed its third test flight on Thursday, achieving more than the previous two tests. The 400-foot-tall rocket lifted off and went through a nominal ascent, with all 33 engines performing as designed. The rocket executed a new stage separation technique called "hot staging" and reached orbital velocity. However, the booster's engines failed to reignite for the landing burn phase, resulting in its loss. Despite this, the company achieved other milestones, including opening Starship's payload door for the first time. The test also involved a propellant transfer demonstration.

We Finally Know Why SpaceX’s Starship Exploded (Twice) During Its Second Flight

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

We Finally Know Why SpaceX’s Starship Exploded (Twice) During Its Second Flight

The FAA has completed its investigation into SpaceX's second Starship test flight and has closed the inquiry. SpaceX has identified the causes of the failed test and implemented corrective actions, clearing the way for the third test flight pending necessary adjustments. During the second test, issues caused the Super Heavy booster to explode and the upper stage to end prematurely. SpaceX has addressed the problems by implementing fixes and hardware changes for future Starship vehicles. The third test flight is anticipated to take place in March.

SpaceX launches its eighth long-duration crew to orbit for NASA

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

SpaceX launches its eighth long-duration crew to orbit for NASA

A SpaceX rocket successfully launched from Florida, carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew will embark on a six-month science mission in Earth orbit. This mission, known as Crew 8, marks the eighth long-duration ISS team that NASA has flown aboard a SpaceX rocket. The crew is scheduled to reach the space station after a 16-hour flight and will perform around 250 experiments during their stay. The ISS has been continuously operated for the past 25 years and is currently a multinational venture involving several countries.

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