Fundamental miscalculation in the design of Starship V2 and its engine section
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Anonymous sources: Starship needs a major rebuild after 2 consecutive failures
(behindtheblack.com)
According to information at this tweet from anonymous sources, parts of Starship will likely require a major redesign due to the spacecraft’s break-up shortly after stage separation on its last two test flights.
According to information at this tweet from anonymous sources, parts of Starship will likely require a major redesign due to the spacecraft’s break-up shortly after stage separation on its last two test flights.
Anonymous sources: Starship will need a major rebuild after consecutive failures
(behindtheblack.com)
According to information at this tweet from anonymous sources, parts of Starship will likely require a major redesign due to the spacecraft’s break-up shortly after stage separation on its last two test flights.
According to information at this tweet from anonymous sources, parts of Starship will likely require a major redesign due to the spacecraft’s break-up shortly after stage separation on its last two test flights.
Days Since Starship Exploded counter made it to 48. It's back to zero again now
(theregister.com)
SpaceX's latest attempt to fly its Starship has again ended in a rapid unscheduled disassembly.
SpaceX's latest attempt to fly its Starship has again ended in a rapid unscheduled disassembly.
SpaceX's Starship explodes in second failure for Musk's Mars program
(theguardian.com)
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, dooming an attempt to deploy mock satellites in the second consecutive failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, dooming an attempt to deploy mock satellites in the second consecutive failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.
SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 8 suborbital test mission from Starbase
(spaceflightnow.com)
SpaceX is preparing for the launch of its latest Starship test flight from its Starbase facility in southern Texas as soon as Monday, March 3.
SpaceX is preparing for the launch of its latest Starship test flight from its Starbase facility in southern Texas as soon as Monday, March 3.
Starship's Eighth Flight Test
(spacex.com)
On its flight to the International Space Station, Dragon executes a series of burns that position the vehicle progressively closer to the station before it performs final docking maneuvers, followed by pressurization of the vestibule, hatch opening, and crew ingress.
On its flight to the International Space Station, Dragon executes a series of burns that position the vehicle progressively closer to the station before it performs final docking maneuvers, followed by pressurization of the vestibule, hatch opening, and crew ingress.
What can we send to Mars on the first Starships? – Casey Handmer's blog
(wordpress.com)
As of today, it is 601 days until October 17, 2026, when the mass-optimal launch window to Mars opens next.
As of today, it is 601 days until October 17, 2026, when the mass-optimal launch window to Mars opens next.
Mere weeks after Starship's breakup, the vehicle may soon fly again
(arstechnica.com)
A little over a month after SpaceX's large Starship launch ended in an explosion over several Caribbean islands, the company is preparing its next rocket for a test flight.
A little over a month after SpaceX's large Starship launch ended in an explosion over several Caribbean islands, the company is preparing its next rocket for a test flight.
It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX's Starship probe still has some bite
(arstechnica.com)
The seventh test flight of SpaceX's gigantic Starship rocket came to a disappointing end a little more than two weeks ago. The in-flight failure of the rocket's upper stage, or ship, about eight minutes after launch on January 16 rained debris over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Atlantic Ocean.
The seventh test flight of SpaceX's gigantic Starship rocket came to a disappointing end a little more than two weeks ago. The in-flight failure of the rocket's upper stage, or ship, about eight minutes after launch on January 16 rained debris over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Atlantic Ocean.
It's Time to Admit It: Starship Is an Embarrassing Failure
(planetearthandbeyond.co)
It's not just the failed test launches; Starship simply isn't what was promised.
It's not just the failed test launches; Starship simply isn't what was promised.
SpaceX's Starship test flight ends in failure after spacecraft is destroyed
(theguardian.com)
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight on Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight on Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.
SpaceX to test vehicle upgrades and payload deployment on next Starship flight
(spacenews.com)
WASHINGTON — SpaceX plans to test several upgrades to its Starship vehicle on its next test flight, scheduled for as soon as Jan. 10, as well as conduct the first payload deployments from it.
WASHINGTON — SpaceX plans to test several upgrades to its Starship vehicle on its next test flight, scheduled for as soon as Jan. 10, as well as conduct the first payload deployments from it.
Starship's Seventh Flight Test
(spacex.com)
On its flight to the International Space Station, Dragon executes a series of burns that position the vehicle progressively closer to the station before it performs final docking maneuvers, followed by pressurization of the vestibule, hatch opening, and crew ingress.
On its flight to the International Space Station, Dragon executes a series of burns that position the vehicle progressively closer to the station before it performs final docking maneuvers, followed by pressurization of the vestibule, hatch opening, and crew ingress.
SpaceX just got what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches
(arstechnica.com)
A day after SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the sixth time, the company received good news from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding future launch operations from its Starbase facility in South Texas.
A day after SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the sixth time, the company received good news from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding future launch operations from its Starbase facility in South Texas.
SpaceX Starship's Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds
(nytimes.com)
SpaceX’s new Starship rocket far exceeds projected maximum noise levels, generating a sonic boom so powerful it risks property damage in the densely populated residential community near its South Texas launch site, new data suggests.
SpaceX’s new Starship rocket far exceeds projected maximum noise levels, generating a sonic boom so powerful it risks property damage in the densely populated residential community near its South Texas launch site, new data suggests.
China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX's Starship
(arstechnica.com)
Based on its latest specifications, the Long March 9 rocket will have a fully reusable first stage powered by 30 YF-215 engines, which are full-flow staged combustion engines fueled by methane and liquid oxygen, each with a thrust of approximately 200 tons.
Based on its latest specifications, the Long March 9 rocket will have a fully reusable first stage powered by 30 YF-215 engines, which are full-flow staged combustion engines fueled by methane and liquid oxygen, each with a thrust of approximately 200 tons.
China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX's Starship
(arstechnica.com)
When Chinese space officials unveiled the design for the country's first super heavy lift rocket nearly a decade ago, it looked like a fairly conventional booster.
When Chinese space officials unveiled the design for the country's first super heavy lift rocket nearly a decade ago, it looked like a fairly conventional booster.
SpaceX Booster Came Within 1 Second of Aborting Its First 'Catch' Landing
(spacenews.com)
WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster came within a second of aborting a “catch” landing attempt on the latest Starship test flight, according to audio posted online, apparently inadvertently, by Elon Musk.
WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster came within a second of aborting a “catch” landing attempt on the latest Starship test flight, according to audio posted online, apparently inadvertently, by Elon Musk.
Starship's Fifth Flight Test
(spacex.com)
On its flight to the International Space Station, Dragon executes a series of burns that position the vehicle progressively closer to the station before it performs final docking maneuvers, followed by pressurization of the vestibule, hatch opening, and crew ingress.
On its flight to the International Space Station, Dragon executes a series of burns that position the vehicle progressively closer to the station before it performs final docking maneuvers, followed by pressurization of the vestibule, hatch opening, and crew ingress.
SpaceX's next Starship launch–and first catch–could happen this weekend
(arstechnica.com)
We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket.
We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket.
SpaceX update regarding Starship FAA flight approval
(spacex.com)
Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4 who commanded the Inspiration4 mission, announced today the Polaris Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities, while continuing to raise funds and awareness for important causes here on Earth.
Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4 who commanded the Inspiration4 mission, announced today the Polaris Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities, while continuing to raise funds and awareness for important causes here on Earth.