#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.

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#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

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Spaceflight Now has begun their livestream of the #SpaceX #Starship launch attempt from Boca Chica TX. Now targeting 8:30 AM EDT / 7:30 AM CDT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnkZFtHPmM

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While we await the #Space #Starship test flight from Boca Chica TX, here's the virtual presentation the #USAF made on March 12 for the environmental impact process review at #CCSFS for the proposed Starship launch site at LC-37 or a new LC-50. This video runs about 13 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsdA-KYDxMA

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Spaceflight Now reports the #SpaceX #Starship test flight from Boca Chica TX probably will launch later in the window from the current target of 8:30 AM EDT / 7:30 AM local time. Awaiting official confirmation.

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Per Spaceflight Now ... #SpaceX is now targeting 9:02 AM EDT / 8:02 AM local time for the #Starship test flight from Boca Chica TX. Watch live at the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnkZFtHPmM

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Per Spaceflight Now ... #SpaceX has pushed back the #Starship launch time to 9:10 AM EDT / 8:10 AM local time, to allow more time to have boats escorted out of the launch area. (Some people think the rules don't apply to them.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnkZFtHPmM

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Per Spaceflight Now ... #SpaceX now targeting 9:25 AM EDT / 8:25 AM local time for the #Starship test flight. The concern are high winds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnkZFtHPmM

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#SpaceX still targeting 9:25 AM EDT / 8:25 AM local time for the #Starship test flight from Boca Chica TX. Watch live on Spaceflight Now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnkZFtHPmM

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The #SpaceX live feed of the #Starship launch attempt is at:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/

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Successful #Starship separation from Super Heavy first stage. First stage attempting boost back burn.

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#Starship is in orbit! 🥳

It appears that the Super Heavy first stage successfully acheived a soft landing in the Gulf of Mexico.

SpaceX reports the payload bay doors have successfully opened.

Starship entry attempt in about 40 minutes.

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We're receiving intermittent videos from #Starship in orbit.

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The #SpaceX #Starship live commentary is back.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/

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#SpaceX said the Super Heavy soft landing attempt in the Gulf didn't quite make it. We saw in the video feed that it approached the water but apparently it was going too fast to make a soft landing.

#Starship is starting his entry attempt.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/

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The data stream on the screen stopped at an altitude of 65 km. It's unclear if it's a data blackout or they lost #Starship during entry.

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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.