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When might Starship’s 12th flight launch and why is it so important?

When might Starship’s 12th flight launch and why is it so important?

It’s been a week since SpaceX launched the huge Starship rocket for the 11th time in a flight test that was widely considered a success. The first-stage Super Heavy — the most powerful booster ever built — carried the upper-stage Ship spacecraft to space before returning to Earth and performing a controlled landing off the coast of Texas. The Ship …

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Starship’s next chapter: SpaceX eyes tower catch after flawless Flight 11 – Teslarati

Starship’s next chapter: SpaceX eyes tower catch after flawless Flight 11 – Teslarati

Starship’s next chapter: SpaceX eyes tower catch after flawless Flight 11  Teslarati Starship’s Eleventh Flight Test  SpaceX Watch a charred SpaceX Starship land in the ocean after acing Flight Test 11 (video)  Space SpaceX’s megarocket finds redemption after explosive failures. But time may be running out  CNN SpaceX Replicates Starship Launch Success as US Races to Moon  Bloomberg.com Source link

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SpaceX will attempt Starship’s 11th flight test on Monday

SpaceX will attempt Starship’s 11th flight test on Monday

SpaceX is gearing up for the 11th flight test of its Starship megarocket, which will launch from its Starbase in Texas as early as Monday. The launch window opens on October 13 at 7:15PM ET. You’ll be able to watch live starting 30 minutes before liftoff on the SpaceX website and on X.  Starship’s latest flight follows a successful test …

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Is NASA losing the moon race? SpaceX Starship’s megarocket launching Monday may have answers

Is NASA losing the moon race? SpaceX Starship’s megarocket launching Monday may have answers

Calls for the United States to return astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade have been increasingly loud and frequent, emanating from bipartisan lawmakers and science advocates alike. But underlying that drumbeat is a quagmire of epic proportions. NASA plans to use SpaceX’s Starship — the largest rocket system ever constructed — for a key portion of …

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3 Things to Watch During Starship’s Final Flight of 2025

3 Things to Watch During Starship’s Final Flight of 2025

It’s been an interesting year for SpaceX’s Starship. The megarocket’s launch schedule got off to a rocky start with back-to-back explosive failures, then got back on track with a near-perfect test flight in August. Needless to say, the pressure is on for Starship’s final launch of 2025, currently scheduled for no earlier than October 13. Flight 11 will be the …

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Starship’s heat shield appears to have performed quite well in test

Starship’s heat shield appears to have performed quite well in test

One of the more curious aspects of the 10th flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket on Tuesday was the striking orange discoloration of the second stage. This could be observed on video taken from a buoy near the landing site as the vehicle made a soft landing in the Indian Ocean. This color—so different from the silvery skin and black tiles …

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‘No Man’s Sky’ Brings Massive Multi-crew Starships in Latest Update

‘No Man’s Sky’ Brings Massive Multi-crew Starships in Latest Update

No Man’s Sky (2016) is well beyond its redemption arc now, having just shipped ‘Voyagers’ across VR and flatscreen platforms, making for one of its biggest updates yet. Starting today, you’ll be able to step aboard even bigger starships that you can crew with your friends. From the trailer, it certainly feels like No Man’s Sky is finally delivering on the …

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SpaceX to Test Rocket Reusability Limits in Starship’s 10th Flight Test

SpaceX to Test Rocket Reusability Limits in Starship’s 10th Flight Test

Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, is gearing up for the tenth test flight of its massive Starship rocket, Reuters reported. This marks a key moment in the company’s efforts to build a fully reusable launch system. Scheduled for liftoff from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas at 7:30 p.m. ET, the flight marks a major milestone after a series of past test …

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