Monday, May 29, 2023

SpaceX Looks Ahead to the Next Starship Launch...

An aerial photo, shared by SpaceX on May 18, showing Starship 25 being transported to a suborbital pad at Starbase, Texas...in preparation for the vehicle's upcoming static fire of its six Raptor 2 engines.
SpaceX

Happy Memorial Day to my fellow Yanks! Just thought I'd share that SpaceX has confirmed which Starship vehicle and Super Heavy booster will be used for the next flight test of this mega-Moon rocket.

The first video below—which shows exclusive footage of last month's Starship Flight Test (SFT)—reveals that Starship Serial No. 25 (SN25) and Super Heavy Booster 9 (B9) will be utilized for the next orbital demonstration. When this launch takes place remains to be seen...as SpaceX continues to make final repairs and improvements (as indicated in the second video shared below) to the Orbital Launch Site at Starbase, Texas, and the Federal Aviation Administration carries on with its investigation into the damage and environmental impact incurred at Starship's launch pad and the surrounding Boca Chica Beach area as a result of the SFT.

Hopefully, the second time will be the charm and SN25 and B9 will perform as expected in the next flight test! Stay tuned.


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