SpaceX is making final preparations to send its 120-meter rocket Starship into orbit. This will be Starship’s second flight. However, even though all the permits have been obtained, there is another big obstacle for the company. The company chose Friday for the launch. However, the weather conditions do not seem to allow this. Here are the details…
The date for the second flight of the Starship rocket has been confirmed!
Finally, SpaceX has given a date for the second flight of the Starship Rocket. The company initially hoped to launch on Friday. But things didn’t go as expected. SpaceX had to do some extra work. This caused a delay of 24 hours. The company postponed the launch to Saturday.
The company plans to launch the uncrewed test flight of Starship, which consists of the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft, on Saturday from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas.
Calm weather conditions are needed for the launch. Current weather forecasting robots show that everything will be fine. The weather is partly cloudy and slightly windy. This is actually a good sign. This can allow mission operators to devote their full focus to launch procedures.
At the same time, this is good news for those who want to watch the launch live. Because viewers will be able to clearly see the most powerful rocket that has ever flown as it climbs into the sky from the live broadcast.
In the first stage, the rocket will land in the Gulf of Mexico shortly after launch. But the Starship spacecraft must continue orbiting before splashing down on the coast of Hawaii. If everything goes as planned, the entire mission will take about two hours.
Starship’s first test flight took place in April. Unfortunately, misfortunes followed. The rocket exceeded the launch pad. However, minutes after launch, the mission team destroyed the vehicle in mid-air. Additionally, the powerful Raptor engines damaged the landing strip. The flying pieces were scattered around. This situation caused panic among the public. State institutions, on the other hand, approached the second launch of the Starship rocket more cautiously. Despite Musk repeatedly stating that he was ready, he postponed the flight.
This time, SpaceX and Musk are determined to see the spacecraft reach orbit for the first time. Because the company wants to use this rocket in crewed missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. This flight will also be a very important step in the development process.
The weather is quite favorable for launch. If you want to witness this legendary journey of the Starship Rocket, do not forget to follow SpaceX’s social media posts.
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