A test flight of the megarocket unleashed a massive sonic boom—at least 10 times louder than the roar of a Falcon 9 rocket—as SpaceX sets its sights on launching it up to 100 times a year.
Starship lifted off for its sixth test flight on Tuesday, but its Super Heavy Booster splashed down in the ocean rather than being caught by the company's giant "chopsticks."
The company will launch its megarocket for its sixth test flight on Tuesday, hoping for another booster catch.
The pair, who seem attached at the hip these days, are scheduled to watch Starship's takeoff during a pivotal transitional period for the private space sector.
The in-flight propellant transfer is a crucial step in reaching the Moon and Mars.
Riding off the high of an epic test flight, rocket billionaire Elon Musk revealed upcoming plans for Starship's enhanced reusability.
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Yesterday's test of an upcoming Raptor engine went sideways, causing the test stand to be engulfed in flames.
At SpaceX's manufacturing facility in Brownsville, Texas, the injury rate is more than seven times the industry average.
Elon Musk’s megarocket is grounded pending an FAA investigation, but the relative smoothness of the third mission means the next launch should happen soon.
Plus: Everything to know about SpaceX's big test of its Starship megarocket.
SpaceX’s Starship was pushed to its limits during a 49-minute mission on Thursday.
The megarocket flew faster and farther than ever before, and—surprisingly—with no explosion in sight.
Starship, the rocket voted most likely to explode, is set to take off on Thursday morning, with a 110-minute launch window opening at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Elon Musk's rocket company is targeting a launch on Thursday, March 14, pending FAA approval.
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With two tumultuous flights already under its belt, third time may be the charm for Elon's megarocket.
The rocket company is acquiring 43 acres from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, but not everyone is happy with the arrangement.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, aiming for a Moon landing next year, has established an ambitious schedule that could leapfrog Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
