SpaceX’s Starship launch system went through its sixth flight test today, and although the Super Heavy booster missed out on being caught back at its launch pad, the mission checked off a key test objective with President-elect Donald Trump in the audience. ...
Today's launch, designated Integrated Flight Test-3 (IFT-3), was the third test mission for the fully stacked Starship. ThefirstandsecondStarship launches both ended explosively last year, with the vehicles detonating before the completion of each flight's mission objectives. However, data collecte...
SpaceX called off an attempt to launch three astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on an already delayed flight to the International Space Station late Sunday due to high winds along the Crew Dragon spacecraft's trajectory. "This is the LD," the SpaceX launch director said just before 8...
and not many spectators at Space View Park — a popular viewing area — were social distancing or wearing masks, Florida Today reported. And less than half an hour before lift off, the crowd had grown to nearly twice...
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“We’re sending you hugs from the ground,” Launch Director Frank Messina radioed after the crew reached orbit. “May you make history and come home safely.” Isaacman replied: “We wouldn’t be on this journey without all 14,000 of you back at SpaceX and everyone...
"Today, you embark on a journey not just for yourselves, but for all humanity," Launch Director Frank Messina radioed from SpaceX mission control "We trust in your skills, your bravery and your teamwork to carry out the mission that lies ahead. ... Godspeed, Polaris Dawn crew. May you...
Starship SN11 launch NET Monday (March 29). Source Nosu 3/27/2021, 3:43:44 AM No Starship SN11 launch today. Source Nosu 3/26/2021, 11:12:42 PM Boca Chica evacuation confirmed. Starship SN11 10 km flight attempt later today. Source Nosu 3/26/2021, 6:22:03 AM Starship...
It also flies a new trajectory, with Starship targeted to splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The new flight path enables the mission team to attempt new techniques like in-space engine burns while maximizing public safety, according to SpaceX. ...
“We’re sending you hugs from the ground,” Launch Control radioed after the crew reached orbit. “May you make history and come home safely.” Isaacman replied: “We wouldn’t be on this journey without all 14,000 of you back at SpaceX.” ...