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Sorry, doubters: Starship actually had a remarkably successful flight
On just its second flight, Starship now is arguably as successful as NASA's SLS rocket.
On just its second flight, Starship now is arguably as successful as NASA's SLS rocket.
"We had a lovely string of clear nights in late September and early October."
Starship reached a speed of 15,000 mph, then self-destructed over the Gulf of Mexico.
SpaceX's giant Starship rocket is poised to head for space from South Texas.
A successful Starship test flight would unlock a roadmap to even bigger tests.
Grid fins have been essential to the landing of 230 rockets.
"That region of nebulosity is definitely my favorite part."
SpaceX is now targeting Saturday for the second full-scale Starship test flight.
"It happened to land on an interesting area, so I made a quick recording."
"We are expecting Blue to keep up with us."
Everything appears to be “go” for launch Friday of the tallest rocket ever built.
"I'm hoping that more companies will be able to join as time goes on."
"I showed it this way because I have seen way too many sci-fi movies."
The sale would still have to be approved by the Federal Trade Commission.
"I have wanted to image these for some time."