Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced plans for the first catch attempt of the Starship in upcoming flights. Starship successfully completed its tenth test flight, meeting all mission objectives, including payload deployment. The catch attempt might take place in 2025 or potentially be delayed to 2026. SpaceX has yet to catch the Super Heavy Booster during…
Key Takeaways Starship Flight 10 was a significant success, achieving all major objectives with no unexpected failures. The mission provided critical data for future designs of Starship and Super Heavy, stressing the limits of capabilities. Media coverage was mixed, with some outlets highlighting past failures while others celebrated the successful flight. The New York Times…
Key Takeaways SpaceX successfully completed its tenth Starship test flight after multiple delays, achieving ideal launch conditions. The mission objectives included splashdowns of both the booster and Starship, with successful payload deployment of Starlink simulators. The booster splashed down in the Gulf of America, while Starship’s splashdown occurred in the Indian Ocean, marking a milestone…
Key Takeaways SpaceX has delayed the launch of Starship for the second consecutive night due to a hardware issue. Weather conditions, including thunder and lightning, forced another cancellation of the launch attempt on Monday night. CEO Elon Musk indicated a fix for a liquid oxygen leak is needed before the next launch. SpaceX is aiming…
Key Takeaways SpaceX has rescheduled Starship Flight 10 for Monday evening after standing down due to a ground systems issue. A liquid oxygen leak was identified, prompting the delay just 17 minutes before the launch window opened. Starship is integral to SpaceX’s goals for lunar and Martian missions, with its first astronaut landing for NASA’s…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is set to launch Starship Flight 10 on August 24, with a launch window opening at 6:30 p.m. CT. Following issues from previous flights, SpaceX has made hardware and operational upgrades to enhance reliability. The upcoming mission will include multiple landing burn trials for the Super Heavy booster, aiming to gather real-world…
Key Takeaways FAA approves SpaceX for Starship Flight 10 after reviewing Flight 9 mishap findings. SpaceX identified a fuel component failure as the cause of the Flight 9 incident, with no safety concerns for the public. Flight 9 marked the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster, but ended with destructive breakup over the ocean…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced SpaceX’s target timeframe for the next Starship launch is about three weeks from now. This next launch will be the 10th in the Starship program’s history, occurring roughly ten weeks after the previous one. If successful, the two launches will be spaced 69 days apart, a timeline Musk prefers. The…
Key Takeaways NASA and SpaceX are targeting July 31 for the launch of Crew-11 to the ISS. Crew Dragon Endeavour will be making its sixth flight, showcasing its experience and reliability. Sarah Walker mentioned Endeavour has successfully flown 18 astronauts from eight countries since 2020. The mission will test upgraded SpaceX drogue 3.1 parachutes for…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is planning an insider share sale that could boost its valuation to $400 billion. This valuation would set a record for privately-owned companies in the U.S., surpassing SpaceX’s previous $350 billion after a share buyback. The primary fundraising round will involve selling a limited number of new shares and employee shares, influencing…