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SpaceX Starship test flight achieves significant milestones despite losing contact during reentry
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
SpaceX's latest test flight of its mega-rocket was successful in terms of distance covered, surpassing its previous attempts. However, the spacecraft was unfortunately lost during its descent to Earth. The company lost contact with the spacecraft as it approached its targeted splashdown location in the Indian Ocean. The liftoff took place from Texas, near the Mexican border.
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SpaceX is cleared to attempt its third Starship test flight
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted SpaceX a license for the third test flight of its Starship Super Heavy vehicle. The launch window opened on March 14th, and SpaceX is targeting a splashdown in the Indian Ocean instead of near Hawaii for this attempt. The company aims to achieve several ambitious objectives during this flight, including propellant transfer demonstration, re-lighting an engine in space, and a controlled reentry of Starship. SpaceX has met all safety and environmental requirements, following corrective actions suggested by the FAA after previous explosive landings.
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SpaceX sucessfully launches Starship in third flight test
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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Third test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket ends with loss of spacecraft
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
SpaceX's Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, experienced a setback during its latest test flight. The rocket successfully separated from the booster and continued on its path over the Gulf of Mexico. However, contact was lost as it approached the Indian Ocean for a planned splashdown. Despite the loss, SpaceX celebrated the progress made during the test flight and acknowledged the significant advancements they have achieved. NASA is closely following SpaceX's developments as they are crucial for the agency's plans to send astronauts to the moon in the near future.
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Starship's sixth test flight to take off on November 18: SpaceX
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
SpaceX has announced its sixth test flight of the Starship, set to launch on November 18th. The objectives of the test flight include expanding the capabilities of the ship and booster, reigniting a ship Raptor engine while in space, testing heatshield experiments and maneuvering changes for reentry and descent, as well as assessing new thermal protection materials. The company also plans to introduce upgrades to the system and make significant upgrades to the ship in future flights.
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SpaceX's ninth test flight of Starship launches into space, ends in a spin | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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2m ago
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SpaceX's ninth Starship test saw mixed outcomes, with the spacecraft reaching orbit but losing control during re-entry, ending in the Indian Ocean. This test marked the first use of a flight-proven Super Heavy booster. Despite successes in separation and ascent, a planned cargo hatch deployment failed and the spacecraft spiraled out of control later. Following prior explosions, the FAA expanded safety zones, and SpaceX implemented hardware improvements to enhance reliability.
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SpaceX's Starship blows up ahead of 10th test flight | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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1m ago
Medial
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on a test stand in Texas during preparations for its tenth test flight. The explosion, caused by a failure in a pressurized tank, resulted in no injuries or hazards to nearby residents. SpaceX was set for a "static fire" of the Starship’s Raptor engines, with the test likely delaying further flights. This follows a series of setbacks for Starship despite plans for a Mars mission in 2026.
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We Finally Know Why SpaceX’s Starship Exploded (Twice) During Its Second Flight
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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SpaceX may have solved one problem only to find more on latest Starship flight
Arstechnica
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2m ago
Medial
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.
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SpaceX aims for Thursday Starship test flight
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set for a Thursday test flight of its Starship rocket, the world's largest and most powerful. Standing 403 feet tall, the uncrewed flight aims to improve reliability and performance after a previous mid-air explosion. The Starship, vital to Musk's Mars colonization vision, also serves NASA's lunar goals. Despite past setbacks and FAA scrutiny, SpaceX plans to eventually make Starship fully reusable, marking a breakthrough for multiplanetary living.
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SpaceX's Starship crashes over Indian Ocean as it loses control 30 minutes after launch
Inshorts
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2m ago
Medial
SpaceX's Starship rocket crashed into the Indian Ocean after the company lost control of the rocket nearly 30 minutes into its ninth test flight. The two-stage spacecraft, consisting of the Starship vessel mounted atop a SpaceX Super Heavy rocket booster, blasted off from Starbase launch site in Texas. This failure follows two consecutive Starship test flights earlier in 2025.
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