After the rocket was lost during three previous launches, the aim of today's mission is to demonstrate the ability to return and reuse both stages.
BOCA CHICA BEACH — SpaceX is in the final countdown for the fourth flight of its giant Starship , a test that aims to bring both stages of the mega rocket back to Earth for the first time. The launch could occur as early as 7 a.m. from the commercial space company’s Starbase at Boca Chica Beach . The Federal Aviation Administration granted SpaceX’s launch license Tuesday and people from around the world are streaming into the Rio Grande Valley to witness the flight.
SpaceX Starship makes it to space on its third test flight from South Texas SpaceX’s focus for this flight is demonstrating the ability to return and reuse both stages. “The primary objectives will be executing a landing burn and soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico with the Super Heavy booster, and achieving a controlled entry of Starship,” the company said in a statement.
timeline of SpaceX in Texas Visitors to Starbase now pass a new three story-tall mural depicting Musk emblazoned with the words “Ad Astra” hovering above him. The Latin phrase means “to the stars.” The artwork was created by a French tech entrepreneur who asked to be identified as “Louis.” He said he came to the U.S. a month ago with a vision to create a Musk mural based on a meme of the tech mogul. “So, this was a funny way to give a tribute to Elon,” he said.
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