Space SpaceX's Starship Achieves New Heights in Third Test Flight, Yet Encounters Reentry Challenge The Starship lost communication and was subsequently declared lost by SpaceX, hinting at possible damage or disintegration caused by the intense reentry conditions.
Space SpaceX to Launch the Starlab Private Space Station Using Starship The decision to use Starship underscores its unmatched capacity to accommodate Starlab's substantial eight-meter diameter in a single launch, minimizing on-orbit assembly risks and streamlining operations.
Space SpaceX's Starship Completes Its Second Test Launch Although the Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after separation, and the Starship upper stage experienced issues, SpaceX considered the test a success and plans to analyze the data for future improvements.
Space SpaceX Starship Has a Better Chance of a Successful Launch After an Overhaul SpaceX is preparing for a new test flight of its giant rocket system, Starship, and according to CEO Elon Musk, the chances of the next flight's success have significantly improved thanks to a major overhaul of the system.
Space Elon Musk Tweeted a Video of the Mechazilla Launch Tower Until recently, the company only shared renderings of the Mechazilla, but now we can see the actual design of the 140-meter structure. The published video confirms that the construction of this impressive tower is nearing completion.
Space Elon Musk Warned SpaceX Employees of Potential Bankruptcy Raptor engines power the Starship rocket designed to be launched to the Moon and Mars. It has already been tested in short flights, but the orbital launch requires up to 39 Raptor engines, requiring a dramatic increase in production.
