#Space #SpaceX has received a license from the #FAA for its third #Starship launch attempt, from Boca Chica, Texas. The first two went 💥. Tomorrow's launch window opens at 8:00 AM EDT. I'll post a video link in the morning when available.
When operational, Starship will be the most powerful launch system on the planet.
T+5 minutes. All is nominal.
A common question I've been asked over the years is, "Where does space begin?"
The International Astronomical Union (IAU), the standard most of the world recognizes, says it's at 100 km (62 miles).
When the #SpaceX #Starship began entry, the camera on the grid fin showed a red plasma glow begin at an altitude of 100 km!
That was pretty cool. Thank you, science.
#SpaceX just made the call -- #Starship was lost on entry at an altitude of 65 km.
All in all, an incredibly successful test. The SpaceX approach has always been to accept failure during testing, to learn and go faster.
They also said that today is the 22nd anniversary of the company's founding. Even though Elon has "issues" these days, there's no doubt that he changed the future of American spaceflight.
@WordsmithFL They pushed back the entire Artemis program because Peon can't get this rocket working.
@MichaelTalon Not really true. Artemis is running behind because SLS is extremely expensive and inefficient. The only reason #NASA selected #Starship for its first lunar landing was that no one else was even close. Blue Origin and their partners are even farther behind.
NASA always gives optimistic timelines to placate Congress.
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Good Morning 🌞
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The way it was rotating; it may have triggered the termination system. I think there was 4 starlink antenna on Starship.
#Space #NASA
#SpaceX will attempt another #Starship test 💥 this morning, at Boca Chica TX, with the launch window opening at 8 AM EDT / 7 AM local time.
Here's a SpaceX promotional video for today's test. I'll post a livestream link when one is available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97GOcZ08tc4